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2026 Best Agricultural Economics Schools in Kentucky

1 Colleges in the United States
41 Agricultural Economics Degrees Awarded
$41,508 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agricultural Economics 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.

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 Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall agricultural economics education in Kentucky.

Top Schools in Agricultural Economics

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No school ranked higher than University Of Kentucky this year for agricultural economics. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of Kentucky awarded about 41 agricultural economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural economics program make about $41,508 in their early career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. See the full agricultural economics program report for University Of Kentucky

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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