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2027 Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

4 Colleges in the United States
90 Agricultural Engineering Degrees Awarded
$62,788 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agricultural Engineering is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best agricultural engineering schools.

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Best Schools for Agricultural Engineering in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall agricultural engineering education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Agricultural Engineering

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Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 school for agricultural engineering. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 agricultural engineering degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural engineering degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $54,435. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,502 in student loans. Read more about the agricultural engineering program at Cornell University

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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agricultural engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 16 agricultural engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural engineering degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $69,848 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Read more about the agricultural engineering program at University Of Maryland College Park

3

Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural engineering schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 21 agricultural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural engineering degree from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn around $64,486 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in agricultural engineering from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the top schools for agricultural engineering. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 27 agricultural engineering degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Agricultural Engineering graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $62,382 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the agricultural engineering program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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