2026 Best Agricultural Public Services Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Public Services master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best Agricultural Public Services master's degree schools 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. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $17,460. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
You'll be in good company at Texas Tech University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $20,500. Read more about Texas Tech University
A rank of #3 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. More on Kansas State University
A rank of #4 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $19,844. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
A rank of #5 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top choices in the United States. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $22,113. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's ranking. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $25,153. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $16,125. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
University Of Georgia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Tarleton State University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Stephenville, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Read more about Tarleton State University
University Of Kentucky came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $22,000. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
The University Of Tennessee did well this year, earning the #11 position. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $19,500. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $21,348. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $5,274. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $8,630 in debt. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez profile
University Of Idaho placed #14 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Clemson University report
University Of Wyoming landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Wyoming
Palau Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. More on Palau Community College
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #18 in this year's ranking. See the full Texas A And M University Commerce profile
Southwest Minnesota State University placed #19 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. More on Southwest Minnesota State University
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Iowa State University profile
New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #21 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read more about New Mexico State University Main Campus
Auburn University placed #22 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Auburn University
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
University Of Arkansas placed #24 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Mount Olive College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about Mount Olive College
Rest of the Top 15% Best Agricultural Public Services Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. See the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus profile
Utah State University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on Utah State University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #28 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. More on Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
Northwest Missouri State University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on Northwest Missouri State University
West Texas A And M University did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about West Texas A And M University
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Sam Houston State University placed #36 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. See the full Sam Houston State University profile
Casper College
Casper College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Read more about Casper College
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
Ridgewater College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ridgewater College report
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #42 in this year's ranking. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Huntington University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. More on Huntington University
University Of Arizona placed #44 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. More on University Of Arizona
University Of Minnesota Crookston landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Minnesota Crookston profile
South Plains College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Get the full South Plains College report
Miles Community College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Public Services schools. Read the full report on Miles Community College
Grayson College
Grayson College placed #48 among Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. See the full Grayson College profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #49 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Related Agricultural Public Services Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Agricultural Public Services Schools (All Levels)
- 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 Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 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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