Agricultural Mechanization programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agricultural mechanization students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Agricultural Mechanization School
The school you choose for agricultural mechanization can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Agricultural Mechanization Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Agricultural Mechanization in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agricultural mechanization degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo this year for agricultural mechanization. Set in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 28 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $73,053 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,273 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong agricultural mechanization program will find one at University Of Missouri Columbia, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $52,522 in their early career. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $18,479 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top schools for agricultural mechanization. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $58,806 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,270 to complete this degree.
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Iowa State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanization schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 27 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $63,321 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,946 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong agricultural mechanization program will find one at Kansas State University, which ranked #5. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from Kansas State University earn around $63,239 in the first couple years of their career. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $19,344 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanization schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 18 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $59,622 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,113.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #7 among the best agricultural mechanization schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $59,052 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete this degree.
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South Dakota State University came in at #8 for agricultural mechanization this year. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 21 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from South Dakota State University earn around $47,492 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree.
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John Wood Community College came in at #9 for agricultural mechanization this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Quincy. About 18 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at John Wood Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $45,748 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,844 to complete this degree.
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Mitchell Technical Institute landed the #10 spot for agricultural mechanization this year. Set in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public institution. Mitchell Technical Institute awarded about 12 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from Mitchell Technical Institute earn around $55,301 in the first couple years of their career. Mitchell Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,730 in student loans.
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Sam Houston State University earned the #11 position for agricultural mechanization this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Sam Houston State University awarded about 17 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $63,369 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College placed #12 among the best agricultural mechanization schools. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 23 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $49,040 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete this degree.
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Owens Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanization schools. Set in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public institution. Owens Community College awarded about 24 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from Owens Community College earn around $53,350 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete this degree.
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earned the #14 position for agricultural mechanization this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Tifton. About 38% of students finish within six years. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College awarded about 16 agricultural mechanization degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earn around $46,038 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,368 to complete this degree.
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Navarro College earned the #15 position for agricultural mechanization this year. Navarro College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Corsicana. There were roughly 105 agricultural mechanization students who graduated with this degree at Navarro College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural mechanization degree from Navarro College earn around $43,216 in the first couple years of their career. Navarro College graduates carry a median of $13,781 in student loans.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.
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).
