2026 Best International Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best International Agriculture master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Master’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. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Students borrow a median of $11,550 to complete their International Agriculture program here. More on Cornell University
The strong International Agriculture programs at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #3 on this year's International Agriculture ranking in the United States. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $22,337. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus
You'll be in good company at University Of California Davis, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Davis, CA, University Of California Davis is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,404 to complete their International Agriculture program here. See the full University Of California Davis profile
The strong International Agriculture programs at Dordt College earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on Dordt College
North Carolina A And T State University placed #6 among International Agriculture schools in the United States. Read more about North Carolina A And T State University
Virginia State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read more about Virginia State University
Huntington University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Huntington University
University Of Georgia landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Georgia
Iowa State University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. More on Iowa State University
Harvard University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Harvard University
Texas A And M University College Station placed #12 among International Agriculture schools in the United States. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Wilmington College placed #13 among International Agriculture schools in the United States. Get the full Wilmington College report
Chatham University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Chatham University
University Of Massachusetts Amherst did well this year, earning the #15 position. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Missouri State University Springfield did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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