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2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

18 Ranked Colleges
130 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k” 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in agricultural economics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality agricultural economics 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 agricultural economics 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 Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree ag economics students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics (Income $48-$75k)

#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 $48-$75k. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Cornell University

#2

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 #2 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. West Lafayette, Indiana 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.

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 University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Purdue University - Main Campus

#3

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 #3 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed 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.

Full UF 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large public school situated in Champaign, Illinois. It awarded 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. 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 also took the #14 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. 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 University of Missouri - Columbia

#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 $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full K -State Agricultural Economics Report

#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. 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

#12 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 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 OSU are $23,963.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at OSU

#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 9 doctorate’s ag economics degrees 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Texas Tech University

#15 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNL Agricultural Economics Report

#13

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #13 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 Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at UMCP

#14

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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

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

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCONN is a large public school situated in Storrs, Connecticut. It awarded 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at University of Connecticut

#16

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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 5 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. 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 landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Colorado State is a large school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Colorado State

#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k 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.

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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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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