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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics & Business

18 Ranked Colleges
134 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Agricultural Economics & Business is the 94th most popular major in the country with 8,504 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, agricultural economics and business graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $40,058 and had an average of $17,639 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 134 agricultural economics and business graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in agricultural economics and business. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent agricultural economics and business 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 and business program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics & Business

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate list. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech also took the #11 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business 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 Tech University are $17,530.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #2 spot on the list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agricultural business degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

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

#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate list. K -State is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 14 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business 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.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agricultural business degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Purdue also took the #2 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 10 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business 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.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

Cornell University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agricultural business students list, Cornell has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. 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 agricultural business students list, UGA has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agricultural business degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UIUC Agricultural Economics & Business Report

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agricultural business students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also made our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Colorado State is a large school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 1 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agricultural business students list, Colorado State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#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 Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 4 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees 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 & Business 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.

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#14

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Michigan State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also made our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Ohio State is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 17 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Agricultural Economics & Business Report

#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 1 doctorate’s agricultural business degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. 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.

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#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agricultural business degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

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#18

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agricultural Business Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UCONN is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics & Business Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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