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2026 Best Value Agricultural Public Services Schools in the Southwest Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$20,590 Avg Student Debt
$59,287 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Agricultural Public Services Badge [Agricultural Public Services](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-public-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for agricultural public services students.

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2026 Best Value Agricultural Public Services Schools in the Southwest Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agricultural public services degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Agricultural Public Services Schools

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University Of Arizona tops our 2026 list of the best value agricultural public services schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical student debt for agricultural public services graduates is $21,861. Soon after graduation, agricultural public services degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value agricultural public services schools. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Agricultural Public Services graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Agricultural Public Services graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $41,043 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Texas Tech University one of the best values for agricultural public services. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Agricultural Public Services graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career agricultural public services graduates make about $36,134. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tarleton State University earned it the #4 place for agricultural public services. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agricultural public services graduates is $23,222. Soon after graduation, agricultural public services degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $49,216. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. Tarleton State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in agricultural public services will find it at West Texas A And M University, which ranked #5. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,333 to complete the agricultural public services program here. Agricultural Public Services graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #6 for value in agricultural public services this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the agricultural public services program here. Agricultural Public Services graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $44,232 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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