2026 Best Agricultural Economics Business Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Economics Business doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 399 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Agricultural Economics Business Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Purdue University Main Campus to be the best Agricultural Economics Business school in the United States. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $17,500. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
You'll be in good company at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #2 this year. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,125 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Kansas State University came in at #3 on this year's Agricultural Economics Business ranking in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,641 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. See the full Kansas State University profile
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #4 on this year's Agricultural Economics Business ranking in the United States. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $17,499. Read the full report on University Of Missouri Columbia
The strong Agricultural Economics Business programs at Ohio State University Main Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $16,000. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Florida did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $16,218. Read more about University Of Florida
University Of Georgia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $20,682. More on University Of Georgia
Texas Tech University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $19,588 in student loans. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #10 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school based in Stillwater, OK. About 68% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Graduates carry a median of $19,162 in student loans. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
University Of Maryland College Park placed #11 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Located in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. University Of Maryland College Park Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $20,000 in debt. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Kentucky came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. More on University Of Kentucky
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #13 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $21,250 in debt. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #14 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $24,553. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Connecticut did well this year, earning the #15 position. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. University Of Connecticut Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Mclennan Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Mclennan Community College
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ogeechee Technical College profile
Rend Lake College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. See the full Rend Lake College profile
Riverland Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Riverland Community College report
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. More on Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Edison State Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read more about Edison State Community College
Michigan State University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Michigan State University
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas
Panola College
Panola College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Panola College
Potomac State College Of West Virginia University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Get the full Potomac State College Of West Virginia University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Agricultural Economics Business Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Danville Area Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Danville Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Get the full Des Moines Area Community College report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Aguadilla
Woodland Community College placed #29 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. More on Woodland Community College
American International College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full American International College report
Andrew College
Andrew College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Andrew College
Cuesta College
Cuesta College placed #32 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. More on Cuesta College
Sam Houston State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Tennessee Technological University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. See the full Tennessee Technological University profile
Northwest State Community College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Northwest State Community College
Hutchinson Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Hutchinson Community College
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report
Walla Walla Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. See the full Walla Walla Community College profile
Culver Stockton College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. See the full Culver Stockton College profile
Central Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Central Community College
Jefferson Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Jefferson Community College
University Of Minnesota Crookston did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
Colby Community College did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on Colby Community College
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile
St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #45 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. See the full St Cloud Technical And Community College profile
Laramie County Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Get the full Laramie County Community College report
Randolph Community College did well this year, earning the #47 position. See the full Randolph Community College profile
Pennsylvania State University World Campus landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. More on Santa Rosa Junior College
California State University Bakersfield came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on California State University Bakersfield
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 399 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).