2027 Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Associate’s Degree Schools
[Agronomy & Crop Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/agronomy-and-crop-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for agronomy & crop science students.
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2027 Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agronomy & crop science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Schools
Our analysis ranked Northeast Community College the best value for a degree in agronomy & crop science in the United States. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Typical student debt for agronomy & crop science graduates is $11,937. Early-career agronomy & crop science graduates make about $49,481. That is a strong return on a $11,937 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in agronomy & crop science will find it at North Dakota State College Of Science, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Students borrow a median of $15,706 to complete the agronomy & crop science program here. Early-career agronomy & crop science graduates make about $48,989. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value agronomy & crop science schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical student debt for agronomy & crop science graduates is $14,234. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of $45,531 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mitchell Technical Institute is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agronomy & crop science, landing the #4 spot this year. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. Students from in state pay about $7,524 in tuition and fees. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates carry a median of $12,730 in student loans. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Mitchell Technical Institute earn a median of $47,686 early in their careers. Set against $12,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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