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2026 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Maryland

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,916 Avg Student Debt
$65,278 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Agriculture Badge [Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/agriculture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong agriculture education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for agriculture students.

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2026 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agriculture, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Agriculture Schools

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For return on investment in agriculture, no school beat University Of Maryland Eastern Shore this year. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Princess Anne. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,076, compared with $20,122 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $26,996. Agriculture graduates of University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earn a median of $39,742 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maryland College Park is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Set against $20,836 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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