by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for agricultural engineering students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 33 master's degrees in agricultural engineering to qualified students.
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The ae master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for agricultural engineering students working on their master's degree.
The ae school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Agricultural Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in agricultural engineering.
It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in agricultural engineering. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduating, ae master's recipients usually earn about $65,986 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in agricultural engineering from Iowa State University
It's hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a master's degree in agricultural engineering. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in agricultural engineering from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you wish to pursue a master's degree in agricultural engineering. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in agricultural engineering from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in agricultural engineering. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in agricultural engineering from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a master’s in agricultural engineering from Kansas State University
South Dakota State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a master’s in agricultural engineering from South Dakota State University
Explore the best agricultural engineering schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 174 | 0 |
| Iowa | 154 | 18 |
| Kansas | 149 | 3 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 6 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 3 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 3 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Agricultural Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 280 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 249 |
| Civil Engineering | 233 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 177 |
| Industrial Engineering | 140 |
| Computer Engineering | 102 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 92 |
| Chemical Engineering | 86 |
| General Engineering | 82 |
| Systems Engineering | 72 |
