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2026 Best Agriculture Associate’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
686 Agriculture Degrees Awarded
$44,034 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agriculture is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their agriculture programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 190 schools to find the best for agriculture students.

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Best Schools for Agriculture in the United States

Below are the best agriculture schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Agriculture

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No school ranked higher than South Dakota State University this year for agriculture. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 34 agriculture degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from South Dakota State University earn around $49,781 in the first couple years of their career. South Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Read more about the agriculture program at South Dakota State University

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Northwest Iowa Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public university. Northwest Iowa Community College awarded about 12 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Northwest Iowa Community College generally make around $54,373. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates carry a median of $12,271 in student loans. See the full agriculture program report for Northwest Iowa Community College

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Utah State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. Utah State University awarded about 59 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from Utah State University earn around $50,348 in the first couple years of their career. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full agriculture details for Utah State University

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A rank of #4 makes Northeast Community College one of the top schools for agriculture. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 25 agriculture degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the agriculture program make about $40,568 in their early career. Northeast Community College graduates carry a median of $11,937 in student loans. More information about a degree in agriculture from Northeast Community College

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Students looking for a strong agriculture program will find one at Potomac State College Of West Virginia University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Keyser, Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a small public institution. About 29 agriculture degrees were awarded at Potomac State College Of West Virginia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from Potomac State College Of West Virginia University earn around $42,670 in the first couple years of their career. Potomac State College Of West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $19,858 in student loans. See the full agriculture program report for Potomac State College Of West Virginia University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College earned the #6 position for agriculture this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 45 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture program make about $39,261 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,125. See the full agriculture program report for Ivy Tech Community College

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Ellsworth Community College came in at #7 for agriculture this year. This small public university is located in the town of Iowa Falls. Ellsworth Community College awarded about 18 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from Ellsworth Community College earn around $40,503 in the first couple years of their career. Ellsworth Community College graduates carry a median of $17,062 in student loans. More information about a degree in agriculture from Ellsworth Community College

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Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College placed #8 among the best agriculture schools. Set in the rural area of Centralia, Kaskaskia College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 32 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Kaskaskia College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture program make about $45,658 in their early career. Kaskaskia College graduates carry a median of $7,875 in student loans. See the full agriculture program report for Kaskaskia College

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Connors State College came in at #9 for agriculture this year. Connors State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Warner. About 50 agriculture degrees were awarded at Connors State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the agriculture program make about $47,964 in their early career. Connors State College graduates carry a median of $10,375 in student loans. Get the full agriculture details for Connors State College

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Butler Community College placed #10 among the best agriculture schools. Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado. There were roughly 10 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Butler Community College in the most recent data year. Agriculture graduates of Butler Community College earn a median of $39,404 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,670. Get the full agriculture details for Butler Community College

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Redlands Community College placed #11 among the best agriculture schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of El Reno. There were roughly 38 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Redlands Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture program make about $45,166 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,682 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agriculture from Redlands Community College

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College earned the #12 position for agriculture this year. Set in the rural area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a mid-sized public institution. Murray State College awarded about 39 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture degree recipients from Murray State College generally make around $43,916. Students borrow a median of $16,542 to complete this degree. See the full agriculture program report for Murray State College

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Arizona Western College placed #13 among the best agriculture schools. Arizona Western College is a large public school located in the city of Yuma. There were roughly 13 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Arizona Western College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from Arizona Western College earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the agriculture program at Arizona Western College

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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #14 spot for agriculture this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public university. Ozarks Technical Community College awarded about 42 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture program make about $36,644 in their early career. Ozarks Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $15,866 in student loans. Read more about the agriculture program at Ozarks Technical Community College

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Western Oklahoma State College landed the #15 spot for agriculture this year. Set in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public institution. Western Oklahoma State College awarded about 21 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Agriculture graduates of Western Oklahoma State College earn a median of $39,122 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,654. Get the full agriculture details for Western Oklahoma State College

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College placed #16 among the best agriculture schools. Blinn College is a very large public school located in the town of Brenham. There were roughly 134 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from Blinn College earn around $43,408 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,500. See the full agriculture program report for Blinn College

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Missouri State University West Plains placed #17 among the best agriculture schools. Set in the town of West Plains, Missouri State University West Plains is a mid-sized public institution. About 10 agriculture degrees were awarded at Missouri State University West Plains in the most recent year. Agriculture graduates of Missouri State University West Plains earn a median of $42,523 early in their careers. Missouri State University West Plains graduates carry a median of $11,250 in student loans. Get the full agriculture details for Missouri State University West Plains

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College came in at #18 for agriculture this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Miami. There were roughly 25 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture degree from Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earn around $46,400 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. More information about a degree in agriculture from Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

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Eastern Oklahoma State College placed #19 among the best agriculture schools. Located in the rural area of Wilburton, Eastern Oklahoma State College is a small public university. There were roughly 34 agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Oklahoma State College in the most recent data year. Eastern Oklahoma State College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Read more about the agriculture program at Eastern Oklahoma State College

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College Of Micronesia Fsm placed #20 among the best agriculture schools. This public school is set in Pohnpei, FM. College Of Micronesia Fsm awarded about 16 agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full agriculture details for College Of Micronesia Fsm

Other Agriculture Degree Levels

Explore the best agriculture schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Agriculture
Bachelor's Degrees in Agriculture
Master's Degrees in Agriculture
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 190 schools evaluated.

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