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2027 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
226 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded
$45,650 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agronomy & Crop Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agronomy & crop science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Agronomy & Crop Science in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agronomy & crop science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Agronomy & Crop Science

1
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best school in the country for a degree in agronomy & crop science. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $51,815. Students borrow a median of $12,281 to complete this degree. Get the full agronomy & crop science details for University Of Florida

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. About 21 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $52,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,019. See the full agronomy & crop science program report for University Of Arkansas

3

North Carolina State University At Raleigh is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agronomy & crop science, ranking #3. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 53 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $42,008 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,156. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agronomy & crop science, ranking #4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 18 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $42,861. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $20,687 in student loans. See the full agronomy & crop science program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agronomy & crop science, ranking #5. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $47,698 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from University Of Georgia

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University placed #6 among the best agronomy & crop science schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 16 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $44,818 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at Auburn University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University placed #7 among the best agronomy & crop science schools. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 20 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $45,994. Typical student debt for the program is $20,311. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from Mississippi State University

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West Virginia University landed the #8 spot for agronomy & crop science this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 54 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $37,454. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from West Virginia University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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