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2023 Best General Agriculture Schools in Tennessee

5 Colleges
$31,151 Avg Salary
$21,560 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Agriculture School for You

In 2020-2021, 283 degrees and certificates were awarded to general agriculture students who went to a Tennessee college or university. This makes it the #55 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best General Agriculture Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best General Agriculture Schools in Tennessee

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

Top Tennessee Schools in General Agriculture

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Tennessee - Knoxville the best school in Tennessee for general agriculture students. Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Martin. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Agriculture Schools in Tennessee list. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.

The average amount in student loans that agriculture majors at UT Martin take out is $20,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $159, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tennessee Technological University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Agriculture Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that agriculture majors at Tennessee Tech University take out is $15,700.

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#4

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tennessee State University is a great place for general agriculture students. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, agriculture majors at Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $27,500 in student debt.

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#5

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Austin Peay State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best General Agriculture Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, agriculture graduates from Austin Peay State University carry an average student debtload of $23,039.

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Best General Agriculture Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Agriculture Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 17
Virginia 75
North Carolina 86
Florida 68
Kentucky 86
Louisiana 78
Arkansas 25
Alabama 30
Mississippi 35
West Virginia 22

General Agriculture is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Agriculture

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 5 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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