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2026 Best Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
66 Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture Degrees Awarded
$39,031 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their agroecology & sustainable agriculture programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 103 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agroecology & sustainable agriculture students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture in the United States

Below are the best agroecology & sustainable agriculture schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture

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Leading the list is North Carolina State University At Raleigh, our #1 school for agroecology & sustainable agriculture. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 16 agroecology & sustainable agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agroecology & sustainable agriculture degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $35,198. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Read more about the agroecology & sustainable agriculture program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Northeast Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best agroecology & sustainable agriculture schools. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. About 15 agroecology & sustainable agriculture degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the agroecology & sustainable agriculture program make about $40,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,937. See the full agroecology & sustainable agriculture program report for Northeast Community College

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University Of Puerto Rico Utuado is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agroecology & sustainable agriculture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Utuado, University Of Puerto Rico Utuado is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. University Of Puerto Rico Utuado awarded about 18 agroecology & sustainable agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. See the full agroecology & sustainable agriculture program report for University Of Puerto Rico Utuado

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Southern Maine Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agroecology & sustainable agriculture, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of South Portland. Southern Maine Community College awarded about 17 agroecology & sustainable agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agroecology & sustainable agriculture degree recipients from Southern Maine Community College generally make around $41,328. Typical student debt for the program is $13,869. Read more about the agroecology & sustainable agriculture program at Southern Maine Community College

Other Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture Degree Levels

Explore the best agroecology & sustainable agriculture schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
Bachelor's Degrees in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
Master's Degrees in Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 103 schools evaluated.

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