2027 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Missouri
[Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/agriculture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agriculture schools.
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2027 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agriculture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Agriculture Schools
Our analysis ranked Ozarks Technical Community College the best value for a degree in agriculture in Missouri. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,256 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,040. Students borrow a median of $15,866 to complete the agriculture program here. Agriculture graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of $36,644 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,866 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Truman State University earned it the #2 place for agriculture. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,838, with out-of-state students paying around $18,566. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the agriculture program here. Agriculture graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $36,853 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value agriculture schools. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,611, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Students borrow a median of $18,250 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $38,678. Set against $18,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwest Missouri State University admits about 86% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the best values for agriculture. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $35,737. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Lincoln University Missouri came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value agriculture schools. Set in the city of Jefferson City, Lincoln University Missouri is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,796, with out-of-state students paying around $17,692. Students borrow a median of $32,831 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Lincoln University Missouri generally make around $37,449. Set against $32,831 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #6 among the best values for agriculture. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $42,145. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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