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2027 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,784 Avg Student Debt
$68,152 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Agriculture Badge [Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/agriculture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agriculture schools.

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2027 Best Value Agriculture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agriculture, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Agriculture Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland Eastern Shore the best value for a degree in agriculture in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,076, while out-of-state students pay about $20,122. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $26,996 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from University Of Maryland Eastern Shore generally make around $39,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delaware State University earned it the #2 place for agriculture. Set in the city of Dover, Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,670, with out-of-state students paying around $20,634. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $23,625. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $38,873. That is a strong return on a $23,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.

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Students looking for strong value in agriculture will find it at Suny College Of Technology At Alfred, which ranked #3. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alfred. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,892, while out-of-state students pay about $16,837. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $19,721. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $43,831. That is a strong return on a $19,721 median debt. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred admits about 76% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in agriculture will find it at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #4. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $20,836. Agriculture graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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University Of Delaware came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value agriculture schools. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $24,372 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $39,696. That is a strong return on a $24,372 median debt. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #6 position for value in agriculture this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $58,402. That is a strong return on a $25,120 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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Cornell University came in at #7 for value in agriculture this year. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. Students borrow a median of $15,599 to complete the agriculture program here. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $53,465. That is a strong return on a $15,599 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned the #8 position for value in agriculture this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $38,606. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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