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2023 Best Value Colleges for Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

10 Ranked Colleges
800 Degrees Awarded
$14,500 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations is the 230th most popular major in the country with 3,108 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 800 agribusiness/agricultural business operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 10 colleges that offer a degree in agribusiness/agricultural business operations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality agribusiness/agricultural business operations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the agribusiness/agricultural business operations program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 10 Best Value Colleges for Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 115 diplomas to qualified ’s agribusiness students in 2020-2021.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for North Carolina State University is $16,411 for Southeast Region Agribusiness students with aid.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full NC State Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 53 ’s agribusiness degrees in 2020-2021.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UGA is $14,257 for southeast region agribusiness students with aid.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at University of Georgia

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 95 ’s agribusiness degrees to qualified students.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $16,507 for southeast region agribusiness students with aid per year to attend University of Arkansas.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Arkansas Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Report

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mississippi State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 44 ’s agribusiness degrees in 2020-2021.

Mississippi State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,122 for southeast region agribusiness students with aid per year to attend Mississippi State University.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at Mississippi State University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 ’s agribusiness degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $21,301 for southeast region agribusiness students with aid per year to attend Virginia Tech.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read more about Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at Virginia Tech

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The University of Tennessee - Martin landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school situated in Martin, Tennessee. It awarded 71 ’s agribusiness degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Martin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UT Martin is $11,320 for Southeast Region Agribusiness students with aid.

Read full report on Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at UT Martin

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 67 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

A-State also made our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. The yearly cost to attend A-State is $14,189 for southeast region agribusiness students with aid.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s agribusiness students in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Middle Tennessee State University is $12,752 for Southeast Region Agribusiness students with aid.

Read full report on Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at Middle Tennessee State University

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #9, Arkansas Tech University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualified ’s agribusiness students in 2020-2021.

ATU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $11,721 for Southeast Region Agribusiness students with aid per year to attend ATU.

Read more about Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at Arkansas Tech University

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University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Agribusiness Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. UAM is located in Monticello, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s agribusiness degrees to qualified students.

UAM also made our “Best Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for UAM is $10,451 for Southeast Region Agribusiness students with aid.

Read full report on Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at University of Arkansas at Monticello

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