by our College Data Analytics Team
[Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/agriculture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 4 schools to find the best return on investment for agriculture students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in agriculture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Northeast Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value agriculture schools in Nebraska. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. Agriculture graduates carry a median of $11,937 in student loans. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $40,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the best values for agriculture. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $22,386. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $47,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in agriculture will find it at Concordia University Seward, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Seward, Concordia University Seward is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,640. Typical student debt for agriculture graduates is $26,726. Early-career agriculture graduates make about $51,046. Set against $26,726 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.