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2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

12 Ranked Colleges
418 Degrees Awarded
$11,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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In 2020-2021, 3,370 people earned their degree in agriculture, making the major the 202nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Plains States region, there were 418 agriculture graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in agriculture. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality agriculture programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the agriculture program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 12 Best Value Colleges for Agriculture (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, this large public school handed out 36 diplomas to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.

UNL also took the #1 spot in our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $11,672 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UNL.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UNL Agriculture Report

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Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 11 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Dakota State University is $11,835 for Plains States Region Agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Agriculture at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 75 ’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.

South Dakota State also made our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for South Dakota State is $14,171 for Plains States Region Agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Agriculture at South Dakota State

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Lincoln University
Jefferson City, Missouri

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln University landed the #4 spot on the list. LU Missouri is a small school located in Jefferson City, Missouri that handed out 13 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.

LU Missouri also made our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #10. The yearly cost to attend Lincoln University is $8,968 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full LU Missouri Agriculture Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northwest is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Northwest also took the #5 spot in our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northwest Missouri State University is $9,906 for Plains States Region Agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read more about Agriculture at Northwest

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.

Truman State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $7,208 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Truman State University.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Truman State Agriculture Report

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Northeast Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northeast is a medium-sized school located in Norfolk, Nebraska that handed out 20 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.

Northeast also made our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for Northeast is $6,320 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Agriculture at Northeast Community College

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With a ranking of #8, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 24 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Mizzou is $11,005 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Agriculture at Mizzou

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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k list, Missouri State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Missouri State is $12,381 for Plains States Region Agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Agriculture at Missouri State

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Dickinson State University
Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, this small public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.

DSU also made our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. The yearly cost to attend DSU is $9,636 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

Read full report on Agriculture at DSU

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Fort Hays State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hays, Kansas, and it awarded 43 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.

FHSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list. It costs about $9,774 for plains states region agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend FHSU.

Read more about Agriculture at FHSU

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Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa

Dordt University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Sioux Center, Iowa, and it awarded 4 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.

Dordt also made our “Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for Dordt University is $20,035 for Plains States Region Agriculture students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Agriculture at Dordt

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