2026 Best Agriculture Ag Operations Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Agriculture Ag Operations master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 973 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Agriculture Ag Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Cornell University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $14,742. See the full Cornell University profile
Michigan State University came in at #2 on this year's Agriculture Ag Operations ranking in the United States. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $18,685. Read the full report on Michigan State University
Iowa State University came in at #3 on this year's Agriculture Ag Operations ranking in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Iowa State University Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $20,965 in debt. Read more about Iowa State University
You'll be in good company at South Dakota State University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $22,846. More on South Dakota State University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,550 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,012 in student loans. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $12,184 in debt. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report
Washington State University placed #8 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $17,595. See the full Washington State University profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $19,991. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Kansas State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $21,867. Read more about Kansas State University
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Purdue University Main Campus Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $17,627 in debt. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #12 in this year's ranking. 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. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $22,525 in debt. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #13 in this year's ranking. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $16,951. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Ohio State University Main Campus Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $14,303 in debt. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
California State University Fresno landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $15,001. Read the full report on California State University Fresno
University Of Florida placed #17 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $14,887. More on University Of Florida
Sam Houston State University placed #18 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $21,248. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
University Of California Davis placed #19 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,871 in student loans. Get the full University Of California Davis report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $18,987 in student loans. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Texas A And M University College Station placed #21 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $19,497. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Angelo State University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Angelo State University is a public school based in San Angelo, TX. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $19,183. Get the full Angelo State University report
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $18,408. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Texas Tech University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $19,704 in student loans. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Graduates carry a median of $19,115 in student loans. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $19,063 in debt. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Agriculture Ag Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $18,509. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $22,727. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Set in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Texas State University San Marcos Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $21,154 in debt. Get the full Texas State University San Marcos report
University Of Georgia ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. About 90% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $21,570. Get the full University Of Georgia report
University Of Wyoming did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Laramie, WY. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $19,697. Read the full report on University Of Wyoming
Mississippi State University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Set in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $21,353 to complete their Agriculture Ag Operations program here. Read more about Mississippi State University
University Of Delaware placed #33 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $23,543. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
University Of Arkansas ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $20,585. More on University Of Arkansas
University Of Maryland College Park placed #35 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. University Of Maryland College Park Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $21,787 in debt. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #36 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Located in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $7,781 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $16,402. Get the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona report
Clemson University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Clemson University Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $24,061 in debt. See the full Clemson University profile
Tarleton State University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Based in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Students borrow a median of $21,578 to complete their Agriculture Ag Operations program here. Read the full report on Tarleton State University
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school based in Nacogdoches, TX. Stephen F Austin State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. Students from in state pay about $11,128 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $21,739. Read more about Stephen F Austin State University
Northwest Missouri State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Based in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,611, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,235 in student loans. Get the full Northwest Missouri State University report
The University Of Tennessee placed #41 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Based in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. The University Of Tennessee posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,805 to complete their Agriculture Ag Operations program here. Read more about The University Of Tennessee
Murray State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Murray, KY. About 64% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,900 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $23,100. Read the full report on Murray State University
Oregon State University placed #43 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Located in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. The median Agriculture Ag Operations program debt is $21,883. See the full Oregon State University profile
Auburn University placed #44 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Students borrow a median of $21,267 to complete their Agriculture Ag Operations program here. See the full Auburn University profile
The University Of Tennessee Martin came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Based in Martin, TN, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a public institution. The University Of Tennessee Martin graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,560, while out-of-state students pay about $16,600. Typical Agriculture Ag Operations student debt is $19,919. Read more about The University Of Tennessee Martin
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $21,810 in student loans. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #47 among Agriculture Ag Operations schools in the United States. Based in Carbondale, IL, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $18,920 in debt. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report
Montana State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. This public school is set in Bozeman, MT. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,639 to complete their Agriculture Ag Operations program here. Get the full Montana State University report
University Of Kentucky came in at #49 in this year's ranking. University Of Kentucky is a public school based in Lexington, KY. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,156 in student loans. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Agriculture Ag Operations schools. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school based in Honolulu, HI. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. University Of Hawaii At Manoa Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $24,125 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Tennessee State University came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Located in Nashville, TN, Tennessee State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,416 for out-of-state students. Tennessee State University Agriculture Ag Operations students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full Tennessee State University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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 973 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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