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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics (Income $0-$30k)

18 Ranked Colleges
130 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Agricultural Economics is the 268th most popular major in the country with 2,141 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 130 agricultural economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in agricultural economics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent agricultural economics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the agricultural economics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

More Ways to Rank Agricultural Economics Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cornell has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Cornell University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #9 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at UF

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large school located in West Lafayette, Indiana that handed out 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Purdue

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 17 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Agricultural Economics Report

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Michigan State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State Agricultural Economics Report

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Agricultural Economics Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 7 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at University of Georgia

#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M College Station Agricultural Economics Report

#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Texas Tech University

#12 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full OSU Agricultural Economics Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Mizzou

#13

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, K -State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Full Kansas State University Agricultural Economics Report

#15 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNL has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at UNL

#15

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Connecticut is a large public school situated in Storrs, Connecticut. It awarded 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCONN has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at University of Connecticut

#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Agricultural Economics Report

#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Agricultural Economics Report

#17 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Colorado State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Agricultural Economics Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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