2026 Best Agricultural Production Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Production programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 289 institutions 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Production Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 Agricultural Production school in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Out of the 289 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #2 spot. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $23,250. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Out of the 289 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Purdue University Main Campus landed the #3 spot. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $15,211 in student loans. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
You'll be in good company at Iowa State University, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $23,495. More on Iowa State University
You'll be in good company at Kirkwood Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Based 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. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $10,000. Get the full Kirkwood Community College report
South Dakota State University placed #6 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. South Dakota State University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $24,989 in debt. Get the full South Dakota State University report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $11,000. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar placed #8 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Set in Calmar, IA, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,780, compared with $7,770 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $14,348. Get the full Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar report
Ridgewater College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Ridgewater College is a public school based in Willmar, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,121. Ridgewater College Agricultural Production students take on a median of $15,556 in debt. Read the full report on Ridgewater College
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Agricultural Production students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Oregon State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $24,043. Read the full report on Oregon State University
Mitchell Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Mitchell, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,524. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More on Mitchell Technical Institute
Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture did well this year, earning the #13 position. Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture is a public school based in Curtis, NE. Students from in state pay about $5,926 in tuition and fees. Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture Agricultural Production students take on a median of $11,629 in debt. Read more about Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture
Kansas State University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $23,546. See the full Kansas State University profile
University Of Georgia ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $21,792. Read more about University Of Georgia
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $12,000. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Minnesota Crookston placed #17 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Set in Crookston, MN, University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,288. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $26,661. See the full University Of Minnesota Crookston profile
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Fennimore, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,904, while out-of-state students pay about $7,147. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $12,112. Get the full Southwest Wisconsin Technical College report
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Based in Wooster, OH, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,584 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,362. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $12,000. More on Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Dordt College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux Center, IA. Dordt College graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,050. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $21,812. Read more about Dordt College
Washington State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Set in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $17,395. See the full Washington State University profile
Auburn University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Read the full report on Auburn University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $11,889. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #25 position. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. University Of California Davis Agricultural Production students take on a median of $13,712 in debt. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Agricultural Production Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Mississippi State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Mississippi State University is a public school based in Mississippi State, MS. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $23,969. See the full Mississippi State University profile
Fox Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
Sam Houston State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school based in Huntsville, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Sam Houston State University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $24,850 in debt. Read more about Sam Houston State University
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $14,234. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $20,778. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. Graduates carry a median of $23,730 in student loans. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University Of Arkansas placed #32 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. Graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Northeast Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Northeast Community College is a public school based in Norfolk, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,937 in student loans. Read more about Northeast Community College
University Of Kentucky ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
University Of Wyoming did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, while out-of-state students pay about $24,178. University Of Wyoming Agricultural Production students take on a median of $20,283 in debt. See the full University Of Wyoming profile
Eastern Kentucky University did well this year, earning the #37 position. This public school is set in Richmond, KY. Eastern Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,320, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $19,250. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Clemson University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $25,125 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Get the full Clemson University report
University Of Arizona ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $21,861. Get the full University Of Arizona report
University Of Vermont came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Get the full University Of Vermont report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $21,348. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
University Of Idaho placed #42 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Located in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $23,844. Get the full University Of Idaho report
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Murfreesboro, TN. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,754 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. See the full Middle Tennessee State University profile
University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Graduates carry a median of $20,577 in student loans. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report
Utah State University placed #45 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $16,191. More on Utah State University
University Of Rhode Island landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Kingston, RI. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $23,432. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
Southern Utah University placed #48 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Southern Utah University is a public school based in Cedar City, UT. Southern Utah University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, while out-of-state students pay about $21,192. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $12,886. Read the full report on Southern Utah University
University Of California Santa Cruz came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Set in Santa Cruz, CA, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. University Of California Santa Cruz posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $15,035 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $46,923. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $18,559. See the full University Of California Santa Cruz profile
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $17,730. Read the full report on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Michigan State University placed #51 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $11,000. Get the full Michigan State University report
Missouri State University Springfield placed #52 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Based in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $24,408. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
Best Agricultural Production Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Agricultural Production Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Production Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Production Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Production Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Production Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Production Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Production Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 289 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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