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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for agricultural teacher education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agricultural teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.
College Of The Ozarks earned the #1 spot for value among agricultural teacher education schools in Missouri. Set in the town of Point Lookout, College Of The Ozarks is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $22,360. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of College Of The Ozarks earn a median of $37,042 early in their careers. College Of The Ozarks admits about 12% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in agricultural teacher education will find it at Southeast Missouri State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $21,748. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from Southeast Missouri State University generally make around $34,206. Set against $21,748 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural teacher education schools. Northwest Missouri State University is a large public school located in the town of Maryville. Students from in state pay about $10,611 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $26,221. Early-career agricultural teacher education graduates make about $38,832. That is a strong return on a $26,221 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agricultural teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Typical student debt for agricultural teacher education graduates is $17,654. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $39,755 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,654 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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