2026 Best International Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Agriculture bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 16 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, 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 16 International Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Cornell University this year in the United States. Based in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $11,550. See the full Cornell University profile
The strong International Agriculture programs at Dordt College earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux Center, IA. About 74% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,050. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $21,812. Read the full report on Dordt College
Out of the 16 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of California Davis landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Davis, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete their International Agriculture program here. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
You'll be in good company at Iowa State University, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete their International Agriculture program here. See the full Iowa State University profile
The strong International Agriculture programs at Wilmington College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Get the full Wilmington College report
Harvard University did well this year, earning the #6 position. See the full Harvard University profile
Huntington University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best International Agriculture schools. See the full Huntington University profile
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best International Agriculture schools. See the full North Carolina A And T State University profile
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #9 position. More on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Georgia landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Georgia
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Missouri State University Springfield did well this year, earning the #12 position. More on Missouri State University Springfield
University Of Massachusetts Amherst did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Chatham University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Chatham University
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Virginia State University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full Virginia State University profile
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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 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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