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2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

17 Ranked Colleges
106 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,192 people earned their degree in agronomy and crop science, making the major the 393rd most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 106 agronomy and crop science graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in agronomy and crop science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great agronomy and crop science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the agronomy and crop science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agronomy & Crop Science (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agronomy and crop science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cornell has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 14 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Wazzu is a large school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 4 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 12 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 8 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students whose families make $48-$75k list, K -State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

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#15 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students whose families make $48-$75k list, OSU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

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#16

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, South Dakota State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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