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2024 Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools

138 Colleges in the United States
49,899 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$37,342 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, agriculture & agriculture operations sits in the middle of the road, ranking #21 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 138 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of agriculture & agriculture operations. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 49,899 degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School

Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools The agriculture & agriculture operations program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations rankings. For our Best Overall Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Bachelor's Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Master's Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Doctor's Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agriculture & agriculture operations degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

20 Top Schools in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
651 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$45,561 Median Starting Salary

Cornell University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 651 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Cornell University earn $8,219 more than the typical agriculture & agriculture operations grad.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,492 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
0.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in agriculture & agriculture operations needs to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1492 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station receive $7,595 more than the standard agriculture & agriculture operations student.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
434 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$47,569 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat University of Wisconsin - Madison if you want to pursue a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 434 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations degree program at University of Wisconsin - Madison get $10,227 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
971 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$50,637 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 971.0000000000001 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Iowa State University receive $13,295 more than the average agriculture & agriculture operations student.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
764 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$34,570 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.

There were roughly 764 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program earn about $34,570 in the first couple years of working.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$47,377 Median Starting Salary

BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Provo. This university ranks 1st out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 64 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Brigham Young University - Provo make $10,035 more than the typical agriculture & agriculture operations graduate.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
832 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$39,410 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 832 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from University of Florida get an earnings boost of approximately $2,068 above the average earnings of agriculture & agriculture operations graduates.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
718 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$45,774 Median Starting Salary

Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were roughly 718.0000000000001 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Purdue University - Main Campus make $8,432 more than the standard agriculture & agriculture operations graduate.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
389 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
4.6% Growth in Graduates

South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings. This university ranks 1st out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were approximately 389 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from South Dakota State University get an earnings boost of about $8,717 above the typical income of agriculture & agriculture operations graduates.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
812 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
2.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were about 812 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earn a boost of approximately $9,443 over the typical earnings of agriculture & agriculture operations majors.

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11
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
603 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
1.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 17th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 603 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo earn $11,774 more than the standard agriculture & agriculture operations student.

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12
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$28,215 Median Starting Salary

North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Danvers. This college ranks 32nd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 31 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program report average early career earnings of $28,215.

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13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
832 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$38,326 Median Starting Salary

NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh. This university ranks 3rd out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 832 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program state that they receive average early career wages of $38,326.

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Michigan State crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
665 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$43,366 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 665 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from Michigan State University earn a boost of about $6,024 above the typical earnings of agriculture & agriculture operations majors.

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15
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
178 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$41,426 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 178 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from Illinois State University receive an earnings boost of approximately $4,084 over the average earnings of agriculture & agriculture operations graduates.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
607 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$40,211 Median Starting Salary

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 607 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Ohio State University - Main Campus make $2,869 more than the standard agriculture & agriculture operations student.

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17
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
114 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$36,747 Median Starting Salary

LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown. This school ranks 3rd out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were approximately 114 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program report average early career income of $36,747.

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18
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
552 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$42,083 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 552 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from University of Georgia receive $4,741 more than the average agriculture & agriculture operations graduate.

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19
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
419 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 419.00000000000006 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program report average early career income of $38,053.

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20
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
592 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
10.1% Growth in Graduates

UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were roughly 592 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from University of Nebraska - Lincoln get an earnings boost of about $2,747 above the typical income of agriculture & agriculture operations majors.

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Rest of the Top Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Washington State University Pullman, WA
27 California State University - Fresno Fresno, CA
21 North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo, ND
22 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
23 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
24 Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND
25 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 8,646
Animal Science 8,294
Agricultural Economics & Business 8,098
General Agriculture 3,370
Horticulture 3,234
Plant Sciences 3,175
Agricultural Production 3,066
Food Science Technology 2,532
Agricultural Mechanization 1,280
Animal Services 990

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