2026 Best Value International Agriculture Schools
Looking for the best-value International Agriculture programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 16 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 16 Best-Value International Agriculture Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus International Agriculture students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,203 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. North Dakota State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95%. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Out of the 16 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Cornell University landed the #2 spot. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Graduates carry a median of $11,550 in student loans. Median earnings reach $104,043 ten years out. Set against $11,550 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornell University admits about 9% of applicants. Read the full report on Cornell University
A rank of #3 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school based in Stillwater, OK. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. The median International Agriculture program debt is $22,337. Oklahoma State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $57,413 a decade after entry. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
A rank of #4 makes University Of Georgia one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Athens, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $21,792. University Of Georgia alumni report median earnings of $68,726 a decade after entry. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Georgia
A rank of #5 makes Iowa State University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete their International Agriculture program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University has an acceptance rate of 89%. Read more about Iowa State University
Dordt College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Agriculture schools. Located in Sioux Center, IA, Dordt College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,050 in tuition and fees. Dordt College International Agriculture students take on a median of $21,812 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,559 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,812 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Dordt College report
University Of California Davis landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Davis, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $14,404. University Of California Davis alumni report median earnings of $80,838 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of California Davis report
Chatham University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. See the full Chatham University profile
Harvard University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. More on Harvard University
Texas A And M University College Station offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. More on Texas A And M University College Station
Wilmington College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Wilmington College
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Agriculture schools. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile
Huntington University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Huntington University profile
North Carolina A And T State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about North Carolina A And T State University
Virginia State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Agriculture schools. Read more about Virginia State University
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
Best Value International Agriculture Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value International Agriculture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value International Agriculture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value International Agriculture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value International Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value International Agriculture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value International Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value International Agriculture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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