2027 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Kansas
[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 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agriculture schools.
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2027 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Kansas
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agriculture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Agriculture Schools
Leading the list is Fort Hays State University, our #1 best value for agriculture in Kansas. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $20,340 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $48,048. Set against $20,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Butler Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $16,670 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $39,404. Set against $16,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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