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2023 Best General Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

4 Colleges
$32,739 Avg Salary
$10,539 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Agriculture Associate Degree School for You

General Agriculture is the #159 most popular major in the country with 3,370 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best General Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the agriculture associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in General Agriculture

Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best school for general agriculture students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Plains States Region . South Dakota State is a large public school located in the town of Brookings.

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#2

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ridgewater College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Agriculture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Ridgewater College is a small public school located in the town of Willmar.

Full General Agriculture at Ridgewater College Report

#3

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Dordt University is a great place for general agriculture students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeast Community College is a great place for general agriculture students working on their associate degree. Northeast is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk.

While working on their Associate Degree, agriculture majors at Northeast accumulate an average of around $10,585 in student debt.

Full General Agriculture at Northeast Community College Report

Best General Agriculture Colleges by State

Explore the best general agriculture schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 133
Minnesota 18
Kansas 56
Iowa 28
Nebraska 56
North Dakota 33
South Dakota 75

One of 16 majors within the area of study, general agriculture has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 8,646
Animal Science 8,294
Agricultural Economics & Business 8,098
Horticulture 3,234
Plant Sciences 3,175

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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