2026 Best Value Agricultural Production Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Agricultural Production doctoral degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 289 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile 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 Production Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Iowa State University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Iowa State University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $23,495 in debt. Median earnings reach $63,386 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,495 median debt. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Iowa State University profile
You'll get strong value at Mississippi State University, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Mississippi State University Agricultural Production students take on a median of $23,969 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,513. That is a strong return on a $23,969 median debt. Mississippi State University has an acceptance rate of 78%. Get the full Mississippi State University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Auburn University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,337. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Auburn University report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $23,730. Median earnings reach $53,390 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Illinois University Carbondale admits about 87% of applicants. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
You'll get strong value at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
University Of Maine came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Orono, ME. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $25,984. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,653. That is a strong return on a $25,984 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%. Read more about University Of Maine
Hinds Community College placed #7 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Get the full Hinds Community College report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama
University Of Georgia ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Vermont Technical College placed #10 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. See the full Vermont Technical College profile
Cecil College
Cecil College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cecil College
Miles Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Miles Community College
Southeastern Community College West Burlington ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Get the full Southeastern Community College West Burlington report
Southern Maine Community College placed #14 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. See the full Southern Maine Community College profile
Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read more about Cabrillo College
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
College Of The Redwoods ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read more about College Of The Redwoods
Hawkeye Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hawkeye Community College report
Northeast Texas Community College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Northeast Texas Community College
Bristol Community College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Bristol Community College profile
Central Carolina Community College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Central Carolina Community College report
Loyola University Chicago ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Loyola University Chicago profile
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Corpus Christi
Augusta Technical College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Augusta Technical College report
Central Wyoming College placed #25 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central Wyoming College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Agricultural Production Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Hillsborough Community College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. More on Hillsborough Community College
Johnson And Wales University Providence ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Johnson And Wales University Providence profile
Arizona Western College placed #28 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. More on Arizona Western College
Highland Community College Freeport offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Highland Community College Freeport report
North Carolina A And T State University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about North Carolina A And T State University
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Lenoir Community College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Lenoir Community College profile
United Tribes Technical College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full United Tribes Technical College report
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Mesa Community College placed #35 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Get the full Mesa Community College report
Morrisville State College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Morrisville State College
Jefferson Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Jefferson Community College
Linn Benton Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read the full report on Linn Benton Community College
Ridgewater College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Ridgewater College
South Dakota State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Get the full South Dakota State University report
Dordt College
Dordt College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Dordt College profile
Fort Lewis College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read the full report on Fort Lewis College
Leeward Community College landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Leeward Community College
Southeast Community College Area landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southeast Community College Area profile
Gwinnett Technical College placed #45 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read the full report on Gwinnett Technical College
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Get the full University Of New Hampshire Main Campus report
Delaware Technical Community College Terry ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read more about Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Montcalm Community College landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Montcalm Community College report
Cochise College
Cochise College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Cochise College report
Sampson Community College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Sampson Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 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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