2024 Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region
11
Colleges in the Plains States Region
418
Agriculture Degrees Awarded
A degree in
agriculture is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #202 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 418 degrees in agriculture during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Agriculture School
Your choice of agriculture school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Agriculture School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Agriculture Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Agriculture Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Agriculture in the Plains States Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agriculture degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Agriculture
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SD
75
Agriculture Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat South Dakota State University if you want to pursue a degree in agriculture. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Dakota State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 75 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in agriculture from South Dakota State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
36
Agriculture Degrees Awarded
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in agriculture. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 36 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in agriculture from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In ND
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in agriculture. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #242 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Dakota State University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 11 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in agriculture from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
Any student who is interested in agriculture has to check out Dordt University. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Sioux Center. A Best Colleges rank of #428 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Dordt is a great university overall.
There were roughly 4 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Dordt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in agriculture from Dordt University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
It's hard to beat Northwest Missouri State University if you want to pursue a degree in agriculture. Northwest is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Maryville. This university ranks 19th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were roughly 29 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Northwest in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University
Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 24 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MO
Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 21 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in agriculture from Missouri State University - Springfield
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MO
LU Missouri is a small public university located in the small city of Jefferson City. This university ranks 41st out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 13 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at LU Missouri in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in agriculture from Lincoln University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
Truman State is a small public university located in the remote town of Kirksville. This university ranks 13th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 20 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in agriculture from Truman State University
Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 13th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were about 20 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in agriculture from Northeast Community College
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