[Other Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/other-agriculture/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for other agriculture students.
Finding the Best Value Other Agriculture School for You
Where you study other agriculture affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Other Agriculture Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
We offer a number of rankings, including this Best Value Other Agriculture Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Hartnell College earned the #1 spot for value among other agriculture schools in the United States. Hartnell College is a large public school located in the city of Salinas. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,404, while out-of-state students pay about $10,398. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete the other agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from Hartnell College generally make around $35,080. Set against $6,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Modesto Junior College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other agriculture schools. Located in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,282, with out-of-state students paying around $9,264. Other Agriculture graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. Other Agriculture graduates of Modesto Junior College earn a median of $36,525 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,575 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Oklahoma College earned it the #3 place for other agriculture. Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tonkawa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, compared with $11,848 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,811 to complete the other agriculture program here. Other Agriculture graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,811 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University Fresno earned it the #4 place for other agriculture. California State University Fresno is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,598 to complete the other agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from California State University Fresno generally make around $49,502. Set against $15,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Arkansas State University Newport one of the best values for other agriculture. Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newport. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,312, while out-of-state students pay about $4,752. Students borrow a median of $10,925 to complete the other agriculture program here. Other Agriculture graduates of Arkansas State University Newport earn a median of $44,500 early in their careers. Set against $10,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College landed the #6 spot for other agriculture value this year. Set in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,268, while out-of-state students pay about $10,588. Students borrow a median of $23,042 to complete the other agriculture program here. Other Agriculture graduates of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College earn a median of $42,107 early in their careers. Set against $23,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Murray State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other agriculture schools. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Other Agriculture graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Early-career other agriculture graduates make about $51,093. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
College Of Micronesia Fsm landed the #8 spot for other agriculture value this year. Based in Pohnpei, FM, College Of Micronesia Fsm is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,050 in tuition and fees. Median earnings reach $24,651 ten years out. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Morehead State University landed the #9 spot for other agriculture value this year. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,024, compared with $14,980 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,896 to complete the other agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from Morehead State University generally make around $41,046. Set against $25,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maryland College Park earned the #10 position for value in other agriculture this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete the other agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. That is a strong return on a $20,836 median debt. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
Northern Michigan University earned the #11 position for value in other agriculture this year. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Other Agriculture graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. Set against $22,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Michigan University admits about 84% of applicants.
University Of Arizona came in at #12 for value in other agriculture this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Other Agriculture graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #13 spot for other agriculture value this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the other agriculture program here. Early-career other agriculture graduates make about $59,622. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value other agriculture schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for other agriculture graduates is $26,750. Other Agriculture graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $71,570 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kentucky earned the #15 position for value in other agriculture this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Other Agriculture graduates carry a median of $23,088 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $39,657. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 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).
[Other Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/other-agriculture/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
