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2027 Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$17,868 Avg Student Debt
$62,285 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Badge [Agronomy & Crop Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/agronomy-and-crop-science/) 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 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 Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agronomy & crop science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Agronomy & Crop Science Schools

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Fox Valley Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among agronomy & crop science schools in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $44,020 early in their careers. Set against $13,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes Chippewa Valley Technical College one of the best values for agronomy & crop science. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates carry a median of $14,234 in student loans. 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.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin River Falls one of the best values for agronomy & crop science. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of River Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. Students borrow a median of $22,251 to complete the agronomy & crop science program here. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $48,791. Set against $22,251 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin River Falls admits about 82% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in agronomy & crop science will find it at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the agronomy & crop science program here. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $45,411. That is a strong return on a $15,750 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agronomy & crop science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Typical student debt for agronomy & crop science graduates is $19,844. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $63,111 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #6 for value in agronomy & crop science this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical student debt for agronomy & crop science graduates is $21,813. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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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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