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2027 Best Value Other Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$20,594 Avg Student Debt
$48,706 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Agriculture Badge [Other Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/other-agriculture/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for other agriculture students.

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2027 Best Value Other Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other agriculture, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Agriculture Schools

1

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College tops our 2027 list of the best value other agriculture schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,268 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,588 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other agriculture graduates is $23,042. Soon after graduation, other agriculture degree recipients from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College generally make around $42,107. Set against $23,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

2

Students looking for strong value in other agriculture will find it at Arkansas State University Newport, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Newport, Arkansas State University Newport is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,312, with out-of-state students paying around $4,752. Typical student debt for other agriculture graduates is $10,925. Early-career other agriculture graduates make about $44,500. That is a strong return on a $10,925 median debt.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Murray State University earned it the #3 place for other agriculture. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Other Agriculture graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Other Agriculture graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $51,093 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morehead State University earned it the #4 place for other agriculture. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,024 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. Typical student debt for other agriculture graduates is $25,896. Other Agriculture graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of $41,046 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,896 median debt. Morehead State University admits about 77% of applicants.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other agriculture, landing the #5 spot this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, 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. That is a strong return on a $22,113 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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University Of Kentucky came in at #6 for value in other agriculture this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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