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2026 Best Agricultural Economics Schools in Maryland

1 Colleges in the United States
25 Agricultural Economics Degrees Awarded
$53,081 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agricultural Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their agricultural economics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agricultural economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Agricultural Economics in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agricultural economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Agricultural Economics

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No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland College Park this year for agricultural economics. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 25 agricultural economics degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural economics degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $53,081. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. See the full agricultural economics program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.

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