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2023 Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region

185 Colleges
$34,477 Avg Salary
$20,720 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School for You

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations is the #21 most popular major in the country with 49,899 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 185 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Colleges.

Our analysis found North Carolina State University to be the most popular school for agriculture and agriculture operations students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from NC State take out $18,209 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $345.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a very large student population.

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors at UF take out an average of $17,922 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $238, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for agriculture and agriculture operations students. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Athens.

While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $21,726 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $205, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from Virginia Tech take out $20,513 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $345.

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from Clemson take out $24,967 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $496, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region list. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $20,587 in student debt.

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for agriculture and agriculture operations students. It came in at #7 on the list. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors at UK take out an average of $21,832 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $688, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

With a ranking of #8, University of Arkansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for agriculture and agriculture operations students. UARK is a very large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.

After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from UARK carry an average student debt load of $19,750.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $23,300 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $367, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

With a ranking of #10, Mississippi State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Mississippi State is a very large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.

The average amount in student loans that agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Mississippi State take out is $21,443.

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#11

Murray State University

Murray, KY

With a ranking of #11, Murray State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Murray.

While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Murray State accumulate an average of around $18,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $229.

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#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular agriculture and agriculture operations programs. WVU is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown.

The average amount in student loans that agriculture and agriculture operations majors at WVU take out is $23,885. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $374, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Tennessee - Martin landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular agriculture and agriculture operations programs. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Martin.

While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at UT Martin accumulate an average of around $20,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $159.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from Louisiana State University take out $22,968 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region list. ABAC Tifton is a small public school located in the town of Tifton.

After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from ABAC Tifton carry an average student debt load of $20,875. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $86.

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#16

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkes Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for agriculture and agriculture operations students. It came in at #16 on the list. Wilkes Community College is a small public school located in the town of Wilkesboro.

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With a ranking of #17, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Located in the large city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from NC A&T carry an average student debt load of $27,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $170.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular agriculture and agriculture operations programs. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Jonesboro.

The average amount in student loans that agriculture and agriculture operations majors at A-State take out is $18,703.

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#19

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Tuskegee accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $329.

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#20

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular agriculture and agriculture operations programs. Valencia College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Orlando.

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $19,875.

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Alamance Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Graham, ACC is a public college with a small student population.

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#23

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular agriculture and agriculture operations programs. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bowling Green.

The average amount in student loans that agriculture and agriculture operations majors at WKU take out is $24,857. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $204, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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College of Central Florida ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Ocala, CF is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations majors at Tennessee Tech University take out an average of $15,700 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#27

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
28 Hinds Community College Raymond, MS
29 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
30 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
30 Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC
30 Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS
30 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
34 Merryfield School of Pet Grooming Oakland Park, FL
35 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
36 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
37 Morehead State University Morehead, KY

Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Colleges by State

Explore the best agriculture and agriculture operations schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,254
West Virginia 256
South Carolina 473
Florida 1,234
Virginia 703
Arkansas 636
Mississippi 568
Louisiana 443
Alabama 702
Kentucky 898
Georgia 876
Tennessee 1,090

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

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 25 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).
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