by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agricultural Economics](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-economics-business/agricultural-economics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong agricultural economics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for agricultural economics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agricultural economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Clarendon College, our #1 best value for agricultural economics in Texas. Clarendon College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Clarendon. In-state tuition and fees average $3,720, while out-of-state students pay about $5,400. Typical student debt for agricultural economics graduates is $14,789. Early-career agricultural economics graduates make about $46,745. Set against $14,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Tech University earned it the #2 place for agricultural economics. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Agricultural Economics graduates carry a median of $19,588 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agricultural economics degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,509. Set against $19,588 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants.
Tarleton State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agricultural economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the agricultural economics program here. Agricultural Economics graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $45,097 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tarleton State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in agricultural economics will find it at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #4. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Typical student debt for agricultural economics graduates is $20,125. Soon after graduation, agricultural economics degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $56,859. That is a strong return on a $20,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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