by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/agriculture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2027 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.
For return on investment in agriculture, no school beat Auburn University this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $17,625. Agriculture graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $41,682 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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 one ranked school only.
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