2026 Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Mechanization programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 90 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, 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 Mechanization Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Iowa State University, our #1 Agricultural Mechanization school in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $20,946. More on Iowa State University
You'll be in good company at South Dakota State University, which ranked #2 this year. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $22,000. More on South Dakota State University
The strong Agricultural Mechanization programs at North Dakota State College Of Science earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $12,553. Read the full report on North Dakota State College Of Science
You'll be in good company at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #4 this year. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $20,270. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
You'll be in good company at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which ranked #5 this year. Set in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $19,273 in debt. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #6 position. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. Based in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. More on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Sam Houston State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school based in Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $24,850. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Kansas State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $19,344. More on Kansas State University
University Of Minnesota Crookston landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,288. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $26,661. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Crookston
Ridgewater College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,121. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $15,556. Get the full Ridgewater College report
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #14 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Graduates carry a median of $18,479 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Missouri Columbia
Perry Technical Institute landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Yakima, WA, Perry Technical Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Perry Technical Institute Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $7,892 in debt. Read more about Perry Technical Institute
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $22,113. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Northwestern Ohio came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Lima, OH, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. About 32% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,366. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $23,805. Read the full report on University Of Northwestern Ohio
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute placed #18 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public school based in Wooster, OH. Students from in state pay about $9,584 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,362. Graduates carry a median of $12,286 in student loans. See the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute profile
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Calmar, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,780, while out-of-state students pay about $7,770. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $7,500. More on Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Fox Valley Technical College Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $13,319 in debt. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Mitchell Technical Institute ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. Mitchell Technical Institute is a public school based in Mitchell, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $7,524. Students borrow a median of $12,730 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. More on Mitchell Technical Institute
Stephen F Austin State University placed #22 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school based in Nacogdoches, TX. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $20,968. Stephen F Austin State University Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $24,759 in debt. See the full Stephen F Austin State University profile
Kirkwood Community College placed #23 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Set in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,176 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $15,779. More on Kirkwood Community College
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill placed #24 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Located in Cobleskill, NY, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,768, with out-of-state students paying around $18,678. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $23,490. Get the full Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill report
University Of Idaho placed #25 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,844 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. More on University Of Idaho
Ivy Tech Community College placed #26 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Utah State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Utah State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $16,191. Read the full report on Utah State University
Owens Community College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Set in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. More on Owens Community College
Lake Land College placed #29 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Lake Land College is a public school based in Mattoon, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $4,415, while out-of-state students pay about $14,301. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $7,769. Read the full report on Lake Land College
Northwest Mississippi Community College placed #30 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public school based in Senatobia, MS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,740. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. Read more about Northwest Mississippi Community College
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez placed #31 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. This public school is set in Mayaguez, PR. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,274 in tuition and fees. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $9,750. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report
Morrisville State College placed #32 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Set in Morrisville, NY, Morrisville State College is a public institution. About 39% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $19,245. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $20,290. More on Morrisville State College
Ellsworth Community College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ellsworth Community College
Feather River Community College District came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Feather River Community College District report
Northland Community And Technical College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on Northland Community And Technical College
Walla Walla Community College placed #35 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. See the full Walla Walla Community College profile
Linn State Technical College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. See the full Linn State Technical College profile
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Reedley College
Reedley College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. More on Reedley College
Pratt Community College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Pratt Community College
Garden City Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Garden City Community College
Modesto Junior College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. More on Modesto Junior College
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. More on San Joaquin Delta College
Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Louisiana Delta Community College
Iowa Lakes Community College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Iowa Lakes Community College profile
South Georgia Technical College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about South Georgia Technical College
Kishwaukee College placed #46 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Read more about Kishwaukee College
Madera Community College placed #47 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Get the full Madera Community College report
John Wood Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full John Wood Community College profile
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Mechanization schools. Get the full Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff report
Snow College
Snow College placed #50 among Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Read the full report on Snow College
Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Mechanization Doctoral Degree Schools
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 90 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).