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2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate

49 Ranked Colleges
4,299 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations is the 23rd most popular major in the country with 51,300 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 4,299 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 49 colleges that offered a degree in agriculture and agriculture operations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality agriculture and agriculture operations programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

#21 in overall quality

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 13 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. South Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Brookings, South Dakota. It awarded 15 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 49 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 195 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M College Station Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Texas A&M University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate. Located in Canyon, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 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 Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

Full University of Nebraska - Lincoln Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech University Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#5 in overall quality

Iowa State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school handed out 170 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

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#2 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UW - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 97 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - Madison Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Manhattan, Kansas, and it awarded 156 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

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#9

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 102 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, Mississippi State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Mississippi State University Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#25 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, UARK has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#4 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 128 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 164 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 117 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 153 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#15

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

With a ranking of #15, University of Wyoming did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615.

Read more about Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at University of Wyoming

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 170 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, UF has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#17

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

Cornell University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 139 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #1 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

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#18

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#23 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Washington State University is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 147 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

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#19

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#24 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 117 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845.

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#20

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 138 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NC State Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. UIUC is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 199 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

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With a ranking of #22, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 139 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

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.

Full NMSU Main Campus Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#24

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Utah State University

Logan, Utah

Utah State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate list. Utah State University is a large public school situated in Logan, Utah. It awarded 4 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Utah State University are $22,598, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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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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