2026 Best Value Agricultural Public Services Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Agricultural Public Services master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 49 schools 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Public Services Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat North Dakota State University Main Campus this year in the United States. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez one of the best values in the United States. Set in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,274. Graduates carry a median of $8,630 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,992. That is a strong return on a $8,630 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report
A rank of #3 makes Texas Tech University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,454. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Texas Tech University
You'll get strong value at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $17,460 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,792. That is a strong return on a $17,460 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tarleton State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,040. Set against $23,222 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%. More on Tarleton State University
Kansas State University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Kansas State University is a public school based in Manhattan, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $23,546. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,262 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,546 median debt. Kansas State University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Get the full Kansas State University report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Agricultural Public Services students take on a median of $16,125 in debt. Median earnings reach $57,413 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $19,844. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,424. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete their Agricultural Public Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,758 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
University Of Georgia ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. The median Agricultural Public Services program debt is $21,792. Median earnings reach $68,726 ten years out. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Georgia
University Of Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $22,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,025 ten years after entry. Set against $22,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 93%. More on University Of Kentucky
The University Of Tennessee placed #12 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Public Services student debt is $19,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,249 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College alumni report median earnings of $61,251 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,348 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
South Plains College placed #14 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. See the full South Plains College profile
Mount Olive College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Mount Olive College report
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
West Texas A And M University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. More on West Texas A And M University
University Of Wyoming ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. More on University Of Wyoming
University Of Minnesota Crookston came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Minnesota Crookston profile
New Mexico State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. More on New Mexico State University Main Campus
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on University Of Idaho
Utah State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. Get the full Utah State University report
Clemson University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Clemson University profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Agricultural Public Services Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Miles Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Miles Community College
Auburn University placed #27 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. See the full Auburn University profile
University Of Arizona landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Arizona
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #29 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
Sam Houston State University placed #30 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. More on Sam Houston State University
Palau Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. More on Palau Community College
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Grayson College
Grayson College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Grayson College profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Iowa State University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Iowa State University report
Ridgewater College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Ridgewater College report
Huntington University placed #37 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Huntington University
Texas A And M University College Station placed #38 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Northwest Missouri State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. More on Northwest Missouri State University
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute placed #41 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. More on Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Southwest Minnesota State University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Southwest Minnesota State University profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Casper College
Casper College placed #45 among the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools in the United States. More on Casper College
University Of Arkansas ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Texas A And M University Commerce landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Texas A And M University Commerce profile
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Public Services schools. Get the full Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College report
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 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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