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2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

26 Ranked Colleges
944 Degrees Awarded
$22,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 51,300 people earned their degree in agriculture and agriculture operations, making the major the 23rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,886 and had an average of $19,085 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,104 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,582 and $20,684 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 944 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in agriculture and agriculture operations. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great agriculture and agriculture operations 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 agriculture and agriculture operations program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 151 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 154 diplomas to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” 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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#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 78 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#4

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Murray State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Murray State is a medium-sized school located in Murray, Kentucky that handed out 58 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Murray State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 66 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#6

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also took the #14 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Martin is a medium-sized public school situated in Martin, Tennessee. It awarded 11 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Martin also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Martin are $16,656, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 58 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#11

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#6 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Mississippi State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

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#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 62 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #10 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#9 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 28 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Clemson is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 26 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Clemson has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $0-$30k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

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#16

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

Kentucky State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kentucky State University is a small public school situated in Frankfort, Kentucky. It awarded 4 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KY State, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kentucky State University are $12,650.

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#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#16 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full West Virginia University Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#17 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 7 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669.

Full Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#19

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 73 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Western Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 7 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

WKU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340.

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#21 in overall quality

Arkansas State University - Main Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at A-State, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, Georgia

Fort Valley State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fort Valley, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Fort Valley State University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fort Valley State University are $17,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are $9,810, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#24

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
#23 in overall quality

Alabama A & M University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Normal, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

AAMU also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alabama A & M University are $21,574, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Alcorn State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Alcorn State is a small school located in Alcorn State, Mississippi that handed out 3 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Alcorn State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alcorn State University are $7,290.

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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%.

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