2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, agriculture and agriculture operations was ranked #21 in the country. In fact 49,899 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for agriculture and agriculture operations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools
Our analysis found SUNY Cobleskill to be the best value school for agriculture and agriculture operations students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the distant town of Cobleskill, SUNY Cobleskill is a public college with a small student population.
SUNY Cobleskill undergraduate students pay an average of $18,586 in tuition and fees each year. On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from SUNY Cobleskill take out $19,848 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $263.
Request Information
Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best value school for agriculture and agriculture operations students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Ithaca.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cornell are $61,015 per year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors at Cornell take out an average of $14,290 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $485, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Cornell is ranked #4 for overall quality for agriculture and agriculture operations in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Read full report on Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at Cornell University
Request Information
The excellent programs at Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best agriculture and agriculture operations schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick are $33,005 per year. On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick take out $26,899 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rutgers New Brunswick also is in the top 20% of our Best Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
Read full report on Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Request Information
Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the # 4 spot on the list. UD is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UD are $36,880 a year. After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from UD carry an average student debtload of $22,010.
UD also claimed a spot on our Best Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Request Information
Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the # 5 spot on the list. Penn College is a small public school located in the small city of Williamsport.
Penn College undergraduate students pay an average of $25,170 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Penn College accumulate an average of around $15,250 in student debt.
Full Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at Pennsylvania College of Technology Report
Request Information
Niagara County Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Niagara County Community College are $10,423 per year. After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from Niagara County Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,199.
Request Information
University of Maryland - College Park landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value agriculture and agriculture operations programs. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMCP are $38,638 per year. After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $20,608.
UMCP also claimed a spot on our Best Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Full Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at University of Maryland - College Park Report
Request Information
Temple University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value agriculture and agriculture operations programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Temple are $30,602 per year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors at Temple take out an average of $22,874 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at Temple University
Request Information
Delaware Valley University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Doylestown, DelVal is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DelVal are $41,380 per year. On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from DelVal take out $25,624 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $615, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at Delaware Valley University Report
Request Information
Morrisville State College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value agriculture and agriculture operations programs. Located in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Morrisville State College are $18,651 per year. The average amount in student loans that agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Morrisville State College take out is $19,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $314, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at Morrisville State College
Request InformationBest Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Colleges by State
Explore the best agriculture and agriculture operations schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 292 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,339 |
| New York | 1,525 |
| Maryland | 280 |
| Delaware | 260 |
| District of Columbia | 3 |
More Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Rankings in the Middle Atlantic Region
Majors Related to Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Animal Science | 8,294 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Horticulture | 3,234 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,175 |
| Agricultural Production | 3,066 |
| Food Science Technology | 2,532 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 1,280 |
| Animal Services | 990 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 845 |
| Other Agriculture | 602 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 527 |
| Soil Sciences | 406 |
| Food Processing | 237 |
| International Agriculture | 122 |
| Veterinary Administrative Services | 118 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to W.carter.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.