2026 Best Value Other Agriculture Schools
Looking for the best-value Other Agriculture programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 40 colleges 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 reviewed 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 25 Best-Value Other Agriculture Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat California State University Fresno this year in the United States. This public school is set in Fresno, CA. Students from in state pay about $7,341 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,941. Graduates carry a median of $15,598 in student loans. Median earnings reach $61,244 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,598 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%. Get the full California State University Fresno report
You'll get strong value at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Tifton, GA, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,268, while out-of-state students pay about $10,588. Typical Other Agriculture student debt is $23,042. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,996. Set against $23,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College admits about 76% of applicants. Read more about Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
You'll get strong value at Northwest Missouri State University, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Maryville, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,585 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,885 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,585 median debt. Northwest Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on Northwest Missouri State University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #4 on this year's best-value Other Agriculture ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. The median Other Agriculture program debt is $22,386. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,887 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Out of the 40 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Murray State University landed the #5 spot. Located in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Murray State University Other Agriculture students take on a median of $18,500 in debt. Median earnings reach $44,737 ten years out. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants. See the full Murray State University profile
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Typical Other Agriculture student debt is $26,750. Median earnings reach $60,409 ten years out. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
Eastern Kentucky University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete their Other Agriculture program here. Eastern Kentucky University alumni report median earnings of $45,795 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read more about Eastern Kentucky University
Morehead State University placed #8 among the best-value Other Agriculture schools in the United States. Located in Morehead, KY, Morehead State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,024, while out-of-state students pay about $14,980. Students borrow a median of $25,896 to complete their Other Agriculture program here. Morehead State University alumni report median earnings of $43,197 a decade after entry. Set against $25,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Morehead State University admits about 77% of applicants. See the full Morehead State University profile
Clemson University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Clemson University Other Agriculture students take on a median of $23,783 in debt. Median earnings reach $71,513 ten years out. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Clemson University
University Of California Davis came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Davis, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. University Of California Davis Other Agriculture students take on a median of $14,404 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $80,838 ten years after entry. Set against $14,404 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Davis has an acceptance rate of 42%. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Tennessee State University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Nashville, TN, Tennessee State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,416. Graduates carry a median of $29,489 in student loans. Median earnings reach $42,730 ten years out. Set against $29,489 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Tennessee State University report
University Of Arizona landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,979. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. University Of Arizona has an acceptance rate of 86%. Read more about University Of Arizona
University Of Kentucky ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Agriculture schools. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. The median Other Agriculture program debt is $23,088. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,025. That is a strong return on a $23,088 median debt. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Central Arizona College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Central Arizona College report
Holmes Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Agriculture schools. See the full Holmes Community College profile
Arkansas State University Newport ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Agriculture schools. More on Arkansas State University Newport
Cuesta College
Cuesta College placed #17 among the best-value Other Agriculture schools in the United States. Get the full Cuesta College report
Eastern Wyoming College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Eastern Wyoming College profile
Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Santa Rosa Junior College
Rider University
Rider University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Rider University profile
California State University Stanislaus came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on California State University Stanislaus
Mesalands Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Mesalands Community College
Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Agriculture schools. More on Colorado Northwestern Community College
Northern Oklahoma College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Northern Oklahoma College profile
Reedley College
Reedley College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about Reedley College
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Other Agriculture Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
University Of Florida came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Florida
Delta College
Delta College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Delta College report
Clark State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Clark State Community College
Alabama A And M University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Alabama A And M University
College Of Micronesia Fsm offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full College Of Micronesia Fsm report
Northwest Arkansas Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Northwest Arkansas Community College
Langston University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Langston University profile
Northern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Northern Michigan University
Merritt College
Merritt College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Merritt College
Dodge City Community College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Dodge City Community College report
Modesto Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Modesto Junior College profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Agriculture schools. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of California Berkeley landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
University Of Maryland College Park offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
Best Value Other Agriculture Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Other Agriculture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Agriculture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Agriculture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Agriculture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Other Agriculture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 40 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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