2026 Best Value Agricultural Production Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Agricultural Production master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 289 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 analyzed schools to build 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Agricultural Production master's degree schools in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical Agricultural Production student debt is $21,813. Graduates go on to earn a median of $73,792 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. About 45% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
A rank of #2 makes Sam Houston State University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,211. Set against $24,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Sam Houston State University admits about 90% of applicants. Read more about Sam Houston State University
Out of the 289 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Iowa State University landed the #3 spot. 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. The median Agricultural Production program debt is $23,495. Median earnings reach $63,386 ten years out. Set against $23,495 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. More on Iowa State University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $23,969 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. More on Mississippi State University
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #5 on this year's best-value Agricultural Production ranking in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,097 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Arkansas landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,191 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,019 median debt. University Of Arkansas has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read more about University Of Arkansas
University Of California Davis ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Based in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. University Of California Davis Agricultural Production students take on a median of $13,712 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $80,838 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of California Davis
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Agricultural Production students take on a median of $20,778 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $81,054. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Middle Tennessee State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,541 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Middle Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 69%. More on Middle Tennessee State University
Auburn University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,337. Set against $22,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Auburn University has an acceptance rate of 46%. More on Auburn University
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Students borrow a median of $21,348 to complete their Agricultural Production program here. Median earnings reach $61,251 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
Indian River State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read more about Indian River State College
South Central College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Get the full South Central College report
Redlands Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read more about Redlands Community College
Spartanburg Community College placed #15 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read more about Spartanburg Community College
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Walla Walla Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read more about Walla Walla Community College
Colby Community College placed #18 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read more about Colby Community College
Henderson Community College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Henderson Community College
Surry Community College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full Surry Community College profile
Victor Valley College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Victor Valley College
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Delaware Technical Community College Terry profile
Vermont Technical College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Vermont Technical College report
George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on George C Wallace State Community College Hanceville
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Agricultural Production Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Northwest Mississippi Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Northwest Mississippi Community College profile
Arizona State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Arizona State University profile
College Of The Redwoods ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read the full report on College Of The Redwoods
Joliet Junior College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Joliet Junior College profile
Sterling College Vermont offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. More on Sterling College Vermont
Fort Lewis College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read the full report on Fort Lewis College
Morrisville State College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Morrisville State College
William Woods University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full William Woods University profile
Lassen Community College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Lassen Community College
Michigan State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. Read more about Michigan State University
University Of Idaho came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Idaho
York College Pennsylvania offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full York College Pennsylvania report
South Dakota State University placed #38 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read more about South Dakota State University
Santa Rosa Junior College placed #39 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. More on Santa Rosa Junior College
Yavapai College
Yavapai College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Yavapai College
Lakeshore Technical College placed #41 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read more about Lakeshore Technical College
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. See the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute profile
Rend Lake College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Rend Lake College profile
Cleveland Community College placed #44 among the best-value Agricultural Production schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cleveland Community College
Xavier University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Xavier University
The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American
University Of Arizona landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile
Connors State College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Production schools. See the full Connors State College profile
Huntington University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Huntington University
Related Agricultural Production Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Agricultural Production Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Agricultural Production Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Agricultural Production Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Agricultural Production Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Agricultural Production Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Agricultural Production Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Agricultural Production Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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