by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of agricultural production. Combined, these schools handed out 218 associate degrees in agricultural production to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The agricultural production associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality agricultural production program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for agricultural production students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Agricultural Production Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in agricultural production.
It's hard to beat Kirkwood Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in agricultural production. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cedar Rapids.
Those agricultural production students who get their associate degree from Kirkwood Community College earn $7,878 more than the typical agricultural production grad.
More information about a associate in agricultural production from Kirkwood Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in agricultural production has to take a look at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Located in the rural area of Curtis, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is a public college with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, agricultural production associate recipients generally earn about $28,034 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in agricultural production from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Dordt University is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in agricultural production. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Sioux Center.More information about a associate in agricultural production from Dordt University
Northeast Iowa Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in agricultural production. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in agricultural production from Northeast Iowa Community College
Mitchell Tech is a small public college located in the rural area of Mitchell.
Associate recipients from the agricultural production program at Mitchell Technical College make $2,805 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in agricultural production from Mitchell Technical College
Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in agricultural production from Northeast Community College
Explore the best agricultural production schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151 | 12 |
| Kansas | 146 | 28 |
| Iowa | 116 | 126 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 35 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 13 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 4 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Agricultural Production has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 509 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 296 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 166 |
| Horticulture | 119 |
| General Agriculture | 113 |
| Plant Sciences | 29 |
| Animal Science | 14 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 10 |
| Food Science Technology | 5 |
| Animal Services | 2 |
