by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agricultural Teacher Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/agricultural-teacher-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong agricultural teacher education education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 15 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agricultural teacher education schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agricultural teacher education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Copiah Lincoln Community College the best value for a degree in agricultural teacher education in the Southeast Region. Set in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $5,200. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,241 ten years after entry.
Students looking for strong value in agricultural teacher education will find it at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $15,275. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $51,476. Set against $15,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agricultural teacher education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,268 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,588 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $26,250. Early-career agricultural teacher education graduates make about $50,429. Set against $26,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Murray State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural teacher education schools. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $47,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in agricultural teacher education will find it at North Carolina A And T State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $23,038. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from North Carolina A And T State University generally make around $46,329. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia came in at #6 for value in agricultural teacher education this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Early-career agricultural teacher education graduates make about $61,081. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Arkansas Tech University came in at #7 for value in agricultural teacher education this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,674 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,668. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Early-career agricultural teacher education graduates make about $41,160. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Arkansas Tech University admits about 96% of applicants.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural teacher education schools. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,960, with out-of-state students paying around $15,690. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Early-career agricultural teacher education graduates make about $44,843. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
West Virginia University earned the #9 position for value in agricultural teacher education this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,608. Students borrow a median of $25,242 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $40,152 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,242 median debt. West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh earned the #10 position for value in agricultural teacher education this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $50,110 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Mississippi State University came in at #11 for value in agricultural teacher education this year. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $44,420 early in their careers. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Arkansas landed the #12 spot for agricultural teacher education value this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $56,703 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,019 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Mount Olive College placed #13 among the best values for agricultural teacher education. Located in the rural area of Mount Olive, Mount Olive College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,366. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $26,889. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from Mount Olive College generally make around $45,316. Set against $26,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Emmanuel College Georgia came in at #14 for value in agricultural teacher education this year. Emmanuel College Georgia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Franklin Springs. Students from in state pay about $25,500 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,807 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from Emmanuel College Georgia generally make around $30,093. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Clemson University placed #15 among the best values for agricultural teacher education. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the agricultural teacher education program here. Early-career agricultural teacher education graduates make about $44,856. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.
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