by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agricultural Business](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-economics-business/agricultural-business/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agricultural business schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agricultural business, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Crowder College, our #1 best value for agricultural business in Missouri. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,104, while out-of-state students pay about $5,784. Agricultural Business graduates carry a median of $9,887 in student loans. Early-career agricultural business graduates make about $25,932. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Central Missouri College earned it the #2 place for agricultural business. Located in the town of Trenton, North Central Missouri College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,370, while out-of-state students pay about $8,820. Agricultural Business graduates carry a median of $16,685 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agricultural business degree recipients from North Central Missouri College generally make around $26,927. Set against $16,685 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in agricultural business will find it at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Typical student debt for agricultural business graduates is $17,499. Early-career agricultural business graduates make about $58,335. Set against $17,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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