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2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

18 Ranked Colleges
130 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that 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.

This year’s “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the agricultural economics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cornell University Agricultural Economics Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 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 University of Florida are $30,130.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at UF

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Purdue University - Main Campus Agricultural Economics Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #4 spot on the list. UIUC is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#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 $30-$48k. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ohio State Agricultural Economics Report

#12 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #12 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at OSU

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 7 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #8 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UGA Agricultural Economics Report

#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas Tech University Agricultural Economics Report

#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #3 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 Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Agricultural Economics Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 2 doctorate’s ag economics degrees 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 Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Mizzou

#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also took the #13 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at University of Maryland - College Park

#12

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, K -State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kansas State University Agricultural Economics Report

#13

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 Michigan State University are $37,056.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Michigan State University

#15 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. 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.

UNL also took the #15 spot 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 University of Nebraska - Lincoln

#15

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. UCONN is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCONN has also earned the #10 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 UCONN are $41,576.

Full University of Connecticut Agricultural Economics Report

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #16 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at UK

#17 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Colorado State University - Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, Colorado 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 $30-$48k list, Colorado State has also earned the #17 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 Colorado State are $28,055.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Colorado State

#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Louisiana State University

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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