2026 Best International Agriculture Schools
Looking for the best International Agriculture programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 16 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 16 International Agriculture Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Cornell University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. About 95% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. The median International Agriculture program debt is $11,550. More on Cornell University
The strong International Agriculture programs at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. The median International Agriculture program debt is $21,792. More on University Of Georgia
Out of the 16 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. The median International Agriculture program debt is $25,153. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
The strong International Agriculture programs at Dordt College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Sioux Center, IA, Dordt College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,050. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $21,812. See the full Dordt College profile
The strong International Agriculture programs at University Of California Davis earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans. More on University Of California Davis
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $22,337. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Get the full Iowa State University report
Chatham University did well this year, earning the #8 position. More on Chatham University
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Harvard University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Harvard University
North Carolina A And T State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on North Carolina A And T State University
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best International Agriculture schools. See the full Missouri State University Springfield profile
Wilmington College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best International Agriculture schools. More on Wilmington College
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best International Agriculture schools. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Huntington University did well this year, earning the #15 position. More on Huntington University
Virginia State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full Virginia State University report
Best International Agriculture Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best International Agriculture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Agriculture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Agriculture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best International Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best International Agriculture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best International Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best International Agriculture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 16 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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