2026 Best Agricultural Public Services Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Public Services programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 49 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.
To help you make your decision, 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 Public Services Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than University Of Wisconsin Madison this year in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $17,460 in debt. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
Out of the 49 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Texas A And M University College Station landed the #2 spot. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
You'll be in good company at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which ranked #3 this year. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Graduates carry a median of $19,273 in student loans. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
A rank of #4 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $16,125. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
Out of the 49 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Kansas State University landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $23,546. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Texas Tech University placed #6 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $20,500. See the full Texas Tech University profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Purdue University Main Campus Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $19,844 in debt. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #10 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $22,113. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Set in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $20,778 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
University Of Idaho placed #14 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. 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. University Of Idaho Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $23,844 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
Auburn University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. About 82% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. See the full Auburn University profile
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $23,783. Read more about Clemson University
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set 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. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $12,286 in debt. Read more about Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
University Of Georgia came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Athens, GA. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Get the full University Of Georgia report
University Of Arkansas placed #19 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Fayetteville, AR. University Of Arkansas posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,952 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Sam Houston State University placed #20 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Huntsville, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $24,850. More on Sam Houston State University
University Of Wyoming came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $20,283. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
Tarleton State University did well this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in Stephenville, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $23,222. More on Tarleton State University
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $21,861. More on University Of Arizona
University Of Kentucky ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Set in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. Southwest Minnesota State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,361. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $27,016. Read more about Southwest Minnesota State University
Rest of the Top 15% Best Agricultural Public Services Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
The University Of Tennessee landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #27 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $21,348 in debt. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
Utah State University placed #28 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Based in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $16,191. Get the full Utah State University report
West Texas A And M University did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Canyon, TX. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. See the full West Texas A And M University profile
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College placed #30 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Located in Tifton, GA, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, compared with $10,588 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $22,368. Get the full Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College report
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #31 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Las Cruces, NM. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,183, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Set in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,274. Graduates carry a median of $8,630 in student loans. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report
Grayson College
Grayson College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Grayson College
University Of Minnesota Crookston did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about University Of Minnesota Crookston
Iowa State University placed #35 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Mount Olive College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. See the full Mount Olive College profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #37 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
South Plains College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Get the full South Plains College report
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Texas A And M University Commerce
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill came in at #40 in this year's ranking. See the full Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill profile
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #41 position. More on Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Northwest Missouri State University did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Northwest Missouri State University profile
Ridgewater College placed #43 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Get the full Ridgewater College report
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Palau Community College placed #45 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. See the full Palau Community College profile
Casper College
Casper College placed #46 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Casper College
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Miles Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Miles Community College report
Huntington University did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Huntington University
Best Agricultural Public Services Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Agricultural Public Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Public Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Public Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Public Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Public Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Public Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Agricultural Public Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 49 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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