2026 Best Value International Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value International Agriculture bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 16 schools 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.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best-value International Agriculture school in the United States. This public school is set in Ames, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $22,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,386 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Dordt College came in at #2 on this year's best-value International Agriculture ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux Center, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $37,050. Dordt College International Agriculture students take on a median of $21,812 in debt. Median earnings reach $52,559 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dordt College has an acceptance rate of 68%. Get the full Dordt College report
A rank of #3 makes Cornell University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Cornell University International Agriculture students take on a median of $11,550 in debt. Median earnings reach $104,043 ten years out. Set against $11,550 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%. Read more about Cornell University
Out of the 16 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of California Davis landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Davis, CA. Students from in state pay about $15,804 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Typical International Agriculture student debt is $14,404. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $80,838. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Davis admits about 42% of applicants. Read more about University Of California Davis
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #5 on this year's best-value International Agriculture ranking in the United States. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Virginia State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Agriculture schools. Read more about Virginia State University
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value International Agriculture schools. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Georgia landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Huntington University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Huntington University
Chatham University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. See the full Chatham University profile
North Carolina A And T State University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. More on North Carolina A And T State University
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #14 among the best-value International Agriculture schools in the United States. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Wilmington College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Wilmington College report
Harvard University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. See the full Harvard University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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