2026 Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools
Looking for the best-value Agricultural Mechanization programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 90 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
North Dakota State College Of Science tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization programs schools in the United States. Based in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Students borrow a median of $12,553 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. North Dakota State College Of Science alumni report median earnings of $50,513 a decade after entry. Set against $12,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full North Dakota State College Of Science report
You'll get strong value at Ridgewater College, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Willmar, MN, Ridgewater College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,121. Graduates carry a median of $15,556 in student loans. Ridgewater College alumni report median earnings of $43,827 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Ridgewater College
A rank of #3 makes Southwest Wisconsin Technical College one of the best values in the United States. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Fennimore, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $12,112. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,470. Set against $12,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Calmar, IA, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,780 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,770. Graduates carry a median of $7,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,306. That is a strong return on a $7,500 median debt. Get the full Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar report
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Agricultural Mechanization ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $13,319. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,684. That is a strong return on a $13,319 median debt. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
South Dakota State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $22,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,070. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Mitchell Technical Institute came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Mitchell, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,524. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $12,730. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,743. Set against $12,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Mitchell Technical Institute
Kirkwood Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Graduates carry a median of $15,779 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,016 ten years after entry. Set against $15,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Kirkwood Community College
University Of Minnesota Crookston landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Crookston, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,288. Graduates carry a median of $26,661 in student loans. University Of Minnesota Crookston alumni report median earnings of $58,056 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Crookston has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full University Of Minnesota Crookston report
Northwest Mississippi Community College placed #10 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. This public school is set in Senatobia, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,740. Northwest Mississippi Community College Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $9,990 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,396 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Northwest Mississippi Community College report
University Of Northwestern Ohio came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Located in Lima, OH, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,366. Students borrow a median of $23,805 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. University Of Northwestern Ohio alumni report median earnings of $50,968 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,805 median debt. Get the full University Of Northwestern Ohio report
North Dakota State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $25,153. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,203. Set against $25,153 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,274 in tuition and fees. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $9,750 in debt. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez alumni report median earnings of $48,992 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $9,750 median debt. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez has an acceptance rate of 56%. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,186. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Sam Houston State University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $24,850. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%. More on Sam Houston State University
Iowa State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Graduates carry a median of $20,946 in student loans. Iowa State University alumni report median earnings of $63,386 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,946 median debt. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants. See the full Iowa State University profile
Owens Community College placed #18 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Located in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,870, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $19,383. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,275. That is a strong return on a $19,383 median debt. Get the full Owens Community College report
Purdue University Main Campus placed #19 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $20,270 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Purdue University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 50%. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #20 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Graduates carry a median of $19,273 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $90,768. That is a strong return on a $19,273 median debt. Roughly 31% of applicants are accepted. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Kansas State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,344 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,262 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,344 median debt. Kansas State University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Read the full report on Kansas State University
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Graduates carry a median of $18,479 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,403 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia
Lake Land College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Lake Land College is a public school based in Mattoon, IL. Students from in state pay about $4,415 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $7,769. Median earnings reach $38,877 ten years out. Set against $7,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Lake Land College
Stephen F Austin State University placed #25 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Located in Nacogdoches, TX, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,128, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $24,759. Median earnings reach $49,634 ten years out. Set against $24,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%. Get the full Stephen F Austin State University report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $22,113. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,758 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. This public school is set in Cobleskill, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,768, while out-of-state students pay about $18,678. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $23,490. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,030. Set against $23,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. See the full Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill profile
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Set in Wooster, OH, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,584, while out-of-state students pay about $36,362. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $12,286 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,409. That is a strong return on a $12,286 median debt. See the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute profile
Utah State University placed #29 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Based in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $16,191. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,022 ten years after entry. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%. More on Utah State University
University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,670. That is a strong return on a $23,844 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Idaho
Morrisville State College placed #31 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Based in Morrisville, NY, Morrisville State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, compared with $19,245 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,290 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. Median earnings reach $43,295 ten years out. Set against $20,290 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Morrisville State College has an acceptance rate of 92%. See the full Morrisville State College profile
Perry Technical Institute ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Perry Technical Institute is a private not-for-profit school based in Yakima, WA. Students borrow a median of $7,892 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Perry Technical Institute
Walla Walla Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Read the full report on Walla Walla Community College
Glen Oaks Community College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Glen Oaks Community College profile
South Central College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on South Central College
Snow College
Snow College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Read more about Snow College
Wake Technical Community College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. See the full Wake Technical Community College profile
North Central Kansas Technical College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full North Central Kansas Technical College profile
Blue Mountain Community College placed #38 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Get the full Blue Mountain Community College report
Ranken Technical College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. See the full Ranken Technical College profile
Montana State University Northern came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. See the full Montana State University Northern profile
Madera Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full Madera Community College report
College Of The Sequoias ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. More on College Of The Sequoias
Moberly Area Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Moberly Area Community College report
Ellsworth Community College placed #44 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. More on Ellsworth Community College
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff
Garden City Community College placed #46 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Read more about Garden City Community College
Modesto Junior College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Modesto Junior College report
Fort Scott Community College landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fort Scott Community College
Northland Community And Technical College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Northland Community And Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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).
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