by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agriculture & Agriculture Operations](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 19 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agriculture & agriculture operations schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agriculture & agriculture operations degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in agriculture & agriculture operations, no school beat Williamson College Of The Trades this year. Located in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,611. The acceptance rate is 22%.
A rank of #2 makes Lehigh Carbon Community College one of the best values for agriculture & agriculture operations. Set in the rural area of Schnecksville, Lehigh Carbon Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,270. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates carry a median of $14,450 in student loans. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $37,381. Set against $14,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in agriculture & agriculture operations will find it at Manor College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Jenkintown, Manor College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,780. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $29,750. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Manor College earn a median of $43,308 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in agriculture & agriculture operations will find it at Pennsylvania Western University, which ranked #4. Pennsylvania Western University is a large public school located in the town of California. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,436, with out-of-state students paying around $16,054. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $28,263. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Pennsylvania Western University generally make around $45,448. That is a strong return on a $28,263 median debt. Pennsylvania Western University admits about 94% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology one of the best values for agriculture & agriculture operations. Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. In-state tuition and fees average $14,850. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates carry a median of $22,631 in student loans. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology earn a median of $40,998 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $28,008. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $48,361. That is a strong return on a $28,008 median debt. Pennsylvania State University World Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
Yti Career Institute York landed the #7 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations value this year. Yti Career Institute York is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of York. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $16,829. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $32,097. Set against $16,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Located in the suburb of Willow Street, Lancaster County Career And Technology Center is a small public university. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $13,858. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Lancaster County Career And Technology Center earn a median of $48,126 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lackawanna College earned the #9 position for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Set in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,400. Students borrow a median of $21,168 to complete the agriculture & agriculture operations program here. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $37,408. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Vet Tech Institute earned the #10 position for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Vet Tech Institute is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,320. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates carry a median of $14,984 in student loans. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $30,990. That is a strong return on a $14,984 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Great Lakes Institute Of Technology placed #11 among the best values for agriculture & agriculture operations. Set in the suburb of Erie, Great Lakes Institute Of Technology is a small private for-profit institution. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates carry a median of $10,208 in student loans. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Great Lakes Institute Of Technology earn a median of $18,155 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,208 median debt.
Wilson College landed the #12 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations value this year. Located in the city of Chambersburg, Wilson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,100 in tuition and fees. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates carry a median of $28,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Wilson College generally make around $35,554. Set against $28,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Harcum College earned the #13 position for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Set in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,000. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $18,619. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $29,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pennsylvania College Of Technology came in at #14 for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the agriculture & agriculture operations program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $30,185. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Institute Of Medical Careers landed the #15 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations value this year. Located in the suburb of Pittsburgh, Institute Of Medical Careers is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $18,889 to complete the agriculture & agriculture operations program here. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $26,365.
University Of Pennsylvania earned the #16 position for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the agriculture & agriculture operations program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $100,273. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Delaware Valley College earned the #17 position for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Doylestown. In-state tuition and fees average $44,850. Students borrow a median of $26,400 to complete the agriculture & agriculture operations program here. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Delaware Valley College earn a median of $38,774 early in their careers. Set against $26,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Delaware Valley College admits about 93% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #18 for value in agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $26,388. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $42,814. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Drexel University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for agriculture & agriculture operations graduates is $28,838. Early-career agriculture & agriculture operations graduates make about $67,556. Set against $28,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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