by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/agriculture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong agriculture education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value agriculture schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agriculture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked University Of Hawaii At Hilo the best value for a degree in agriculture in Hawaii. Set in the town of Hilo, University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,838, compared with $20,798 for out-of-state students. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $26,345 in student loans. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $35,378. That is a strong return on a $26,345 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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