2026 Best Agricultural Production Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Production bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 289 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.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found North Dakota State University Main Campus to be the best Agricultural Production school in the United States. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on this year's Agricultural Production ranking in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $15,211 in student loans. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
South Dakota State University came in at #3 on this year's Agricultural Production ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. South Dakota State University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $24,989 in debt. Read the full report on South Dakota State University
Out of the 289 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Texas A And M University College Station landed the #4 spot. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Agricultural Production students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. More on Texas A And M University College Station
A rank of #5 makes Auburn University one of the top choices in the United States. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Read more about Auburn University
University Of Minnesota Crookston placed #6 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. This public school is set in Crookston, MN. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,288. University Of Minnesota Crookston Agricultural Production students take on a median of $26,661 in debt. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #7 position. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $17,395. See the full Washington State University profile
University Of California Davis did well this year, earning the #9 position. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $13,712. Read more about University Of California Davis
Mississippi State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Mississippi State University is a public school based in Mississippi State, MS. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Mississippi State University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $23,969 in debt. See the full Mississippi State University profile
University Of Kentucky landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. University Of Kentucky is a public school based in Lexington, KY. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $21,250. Read more about University Of Kentucky
University Of Wyoming landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Laramie, WY. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $20,283. Read more about University Of Wyoming
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Set in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
Clemson University ranked #15 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, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Clemson University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $25,125 in debt. Get the full Clemson University report
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $21,861. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
University Of Idaho placed #17 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $23,844. Read more about University Of Idaho
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #18 in this year's ranking. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. Students borrow a median of $20,577 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile
Utah State University placed #19 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Get the full Utah State University report
Middle Tennessee State University placed #20 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. This public school is set in Murfreesboro, TN. Middle Tennessee State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,754 in student loans. More on Middle Tennessee State University
University Of California Santa Cruz ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. This public school is set in Santa Cruz, CA. 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, compared with $46,923 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $18,559. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Cruz
Missouri State University Springfield placed #22 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Located in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. 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. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Located in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of Connecticut came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $22,123. Get the full University Of Connecticut report
Delaware Valley College placed #25 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Based in Doylestown, PA, Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Delaware Valley College
University Of Rhode Island did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Kingston, RI. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Read more about University Of Rhode Island
Rest of the Top 50 Best Agricultural Production Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
William Woods University placed #27 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fulton, MO. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $30,340 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,512 in student loans. Read the full report on William Woods University
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Located in Providence, RI, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,982. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $26,350. Get the full Johnson And Wales University Providence report
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #29 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public school based in Durham, NH. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
University Of Maine landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $25,984. Read more about University Of Maine
Morrisville State College placed #31 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Located in Morrisville, NY, Morrisville State College is a public institution. Morrisville State College graduates 39% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,825, compared with $19,245 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $27,000. More on Morrisville State College
Pasadena City College placed #31 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. See the full Pasadena City College profile
Highland Community College Freeport ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. See the full Highland Community College Freeport profile
Weatherford College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Weatherford College
Kentucky State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Read the full report on Kentucky State University
Mid America Technology Center ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. Read the full report on Mid America Technology Center
Sampson Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Sampson Community College report
Oregon State University placed #37 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Get the full Oregon State University report
Southern Oregon University placed #38 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern Oregon University
Big Bend Community College placed #39 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read the full report on Big Bend Community College
Central Arizona College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Central Arizona College
Central Wyoming College did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Central Wyoming College profile
Surry Community College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full Surry Community College report
Bristol Community College placed #43 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Get the full Bristol Community College report
Tarleton State University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on Tarleton State University
Mesa Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Production schools. More on Mesa Community College
Reedley College
Reedley College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full Reedley College profile
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Florida Institute Of Technology report
Montgomery Community College placed #48 among Agricultural Production schools in the United States. See the full Montgomery Community College profile
Pueblo Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Pueblo Community College
Albany Technical College did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on Albany Technical College
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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 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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