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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture

23 Ranked Colleges
294 Degrees Awarded
$18,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 3,332 people earned their degree in agriculture, making the major the 188th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 294 agriculture graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in agriculture. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great agriculture programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the agriculture program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s.

Top 23 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Missouri State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Maryville, Missouri, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s agriculture students in 2019-2020.

Northwest not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest Missouri State University are $6,673, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agriculture at Northwest

#2

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Illinois State University is a public institution located in Normal, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree agriculture students list, Illinois State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State are $11,069, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agriculture at Illinois State

#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Texas A&M University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large public school situated in Canyon, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree agriculture students list, West Texas A&M University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full West Texas A&M University Agriculture Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 16 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

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#1 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the #5 spot on the list. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a large school located in San Luis Obispo, California that handed out 21 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are $21,009, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Agriculture Report

#9 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Missouri State University - Springfield is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree agriculture students list, Missouri State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agriculture at Missouri State University - Springfield

#7

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Angelo State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in San Angelo, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture students in 2019-2020.

Angelo State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 21 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Kingsville, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s agriculture students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree agriculture students list, Texas A&M Kingsville has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agriculture at Texas A&M Kingsville

#10

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#2 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wazzu, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agriculture at Washington State University

#11

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 16 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agriculture at Tennessee State University

#12

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Huntsville, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree agriculture students list, SHSU has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SHSU Agriculture Report

#13

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Texas State University is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.

Read full report on Agriculture at Texas State University

#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 33 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree agriculture students list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#15

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

NC A&T not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agriculture at North Carolina A & T State University

#16

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.

WKU also made our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340.

Read more about Agriculture at WKU

#17

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Alcorn State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Alcorn State, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Alcorn State, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alcorn State are $7,290.

Read full report on Agriculture at Alcorn State University

#7 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Colorado State is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Colorado State Agriculture Report

#22 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

Read more about Agriculture at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#19 in overall quality

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Located in Pomona, California, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture students in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly Pomona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly Pomona are $18,377, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agriculture at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

#22

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agriculture at West Virginia University

#20 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture Schools for a Master’s ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 7 masters’s agriculture degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Agriculture Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agriculture at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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