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2026 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Tennessee
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agriculture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Agriculture Schools
For return on investment in agriculture, no school beat Tennessee State University this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, while out-of-state students pay about $22,416. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the agriculture program here. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $34,255. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
The University Of Tennessee Martin came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value agriculture schools. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,560, with out-of-state students paying around $16,600. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee Martin generally make around $39,438. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Tennessee Martin admits about 88% of applicants.
Tennessee Technological University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, landing the #3 spot this year. Tennessee Technological University is a large public school located in the town of Cookeville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,376, compared with $15,576 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $14,915. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Tennessee Technological University generally make around $33,508. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Austin Peay State University one of the best values for agriculture. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,006, compared with $14,766 for out-of-state students. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $18,625 in student loans. Agriculture graduates of Austin Peay State University earn a median of $31,905 early in their careers. Set against $18,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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