U.S. median for this major: $47,620.
College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 42% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,155.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,549. College Scorecard.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Massachusetts colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Massachusetts-Amherst's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,164 | $41,672 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $10,456 | $42,870 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $12,932 | $53,021 | 3.0 years |
| $75–110k | $18,964 | $77,752 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $30,793 | $126,251 | 7.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (76% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates 4 years after graduating ($57,461) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,581 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
What families pay at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 83% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,631
- Full cost breakdown · all 73 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Animal Sciences$59,543
- Plant Sciences$51,912
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services—
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates earn?
Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median $57,461 four years after graduating and $34,600 one year after. The U.S. median for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates across 8 colleges is $47,620.
How much debt do University of Massachusetts-Amherst Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $24,388, about 42% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,155.
Where does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs in Massachusetts?
Of 1 Massachusetts colleges reporting Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs graduate earnings, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Massachusetts-Amherst Agriculture / Veterinary Preparatory Programs: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst/majors/agriculture-veterinary-preparatory-programs (College Scorecard and BLS data).