2026 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Texas
[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.
College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value agriculture schools.
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2026 Best Value Agriculture Schools in Texas
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 Texas A And M University Kingsville this year. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,892, compared with $25,746 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $22,875. Agriculture graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $45,224 early in their careers. Set against $22,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University Commerce one of the best values for agriculture. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $46,268. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Commerce admits about 92% of applicants.
Angelo State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value agriculture schools. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $21,237. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Angelo State University generally make around $46,134. Set against $21,237 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Angelo State University admits about 83% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stephen F Austin State University earned it the #4 place for agriculture. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $20,968. Students borrow a median of $24,759 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University generally make around $42,197. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Prairie View A And M University earned it the #5 place for agriculture. Set in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,299, while out-of-state students pay about $26,874. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University generally make around $38,063. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. Prairie View A And M University admits about 79% of applicants.
Sam Houston State University earned the #6 position for value in agriculture this year. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $19,125. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $46,365. Set against $19,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Texas State University San Marcos placed #7 among the best values for agriculture. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $20,699. Agriculture graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $44,994 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,699 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Blinn College earned the #8 position for value in agriculture this year. Blinn College is a very large public school located in the town of Brenham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,890, compared with $11,370 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,500 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Blinn College generally make around $43,408. That is a strong return on a $14,500 median debt.
Tarleton State University came in at #9 for value in agriculture this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $23,222. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $50,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
West Texas A And M University earned the #10 position for value in agriculture this year. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Students borrow a median of $13,460 to complete the agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $45,300. That is a strong return on a $13,460 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value agriculture schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,585 to complete the agriculture program here. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $59,625. That is a strong return on a $18,585 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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).
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