2023 Best Agricultural Production Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Agricultural Production School for You
With 140 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, agricultural production is the #76 most popular major in Iowa.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Agricultural Production Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Agricultural Production Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Best Agricultural Production Colleges.
Top Iowa Schools in Agricultural Production
Our 2023 rankings named Iowa State University the best school in Iowa for agricultural production students. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.
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The excellent programs at Kirkwood Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best agricultural production schools in Iowa. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Agricultural Production majors at Kirkwood Community College take out an average of $11,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northeast Iowa Community College is a great place for agricultural production students. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.
After completing their degree, agricultural production graduates from NICC carry an average student debtload of $9,176.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dordt University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Agricultural Production Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 |
| Minnesota | 20 |
| Kansas | 28 |
| Nebraska | 35 |
| North Dakota | 50 |
| South Dakota | 33 |
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Agricultural Production Related Rankings by Major
One of 16 majors within the area of study, agricultural production has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Animal Science | 8,294 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Horticulture | 3,234 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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