by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agricultural Economics & Business](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-economics-business/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong agricultural economics & business education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for agricultural economics & business students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agricultural economics & business, balancing cost against outcomes.
Riverland Community College earned the #1 spot for value among agricultural economics & business schools in Minnesota. Located in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,297. Students borrow a median of $15,732 to complete the agricultural economics & business program here. Early-career agricultural economics & business graduates make about $49,194. That is a strong return on a $15,732 median debt.
South Central College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural economics & business schools. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,146. Students borrow a median of $13,139 to complete the agricultural economics & business program here. Early-career agricultural economics & business graduates make about $46,447. Set against $13,139 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural economics & business schools. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete the agricultural economics & business program here. Agricultural Economics & Business graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of $48,652 early in their careers. Set against $16,734 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Ridgewater College one of the best values for agricultural economics & business. Set in the town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,121 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $10,697 to complete the agricultural economics & business program here. Early-career agricultural economics & business graduates make about $44,875. That is a strong return on a $10,697 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in agricultural economics & business will find it at Minnesota West Community And Technical College, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Granite Falls, Minnesota West Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,491 in tuition and fees. Agricultural Economics & Business graduates carry a median of $13,946 in student loans. Early-career agricultural economics & business graduates make about $43,009. Set against $13,946 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Lakes College Brainerd earned the #6 position for value in agricultural economics & business this year. Set in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,249 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,479 to complete the agricultural economics & business program here. Soon after graduation, agricultural economics & business degree recipients from Central Lakes College Brainerd generally make around $44,264. Set against $14,479 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural economics & business schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Agricultural Economics & Business graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career agricultural economics & business graduates make about $53,160. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.