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2026 Best Value General Agriculture Schools in the Southwest Region

16 Colleges in the United States
$19,253 Avg Student Debt
$46,110 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Agriculture Badge [General Agriculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/general-agriculture/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 41 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general agriculture schools.

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2026 Best Value General Agriculture Schools in the Southwest Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general agriculture degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Agriculture Schools

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Redlands Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general agriculture schools in the Southwest Region. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,385, while out-of-state students pay about $7,951. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $14,682. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $45,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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New Mexico State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general agriculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,993 to complete the general agriculture program here. General Agriculture graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $26,666 early in their careers. Set against $22,993 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Oklahoma State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general agriculture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,390 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,758 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $14,654. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Western Oklahoma State College generally make around $39,122. That is a strong return on a $14,654 median debt.

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Arizona Western College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general agriculture, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895.

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Texas A And M University Kingsville came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general agriculture schools. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. In-state tuition and fees average $9,892, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $22,875 in student loans. General Agriculture graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $45,224 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Texas A And M University Commerce landed the #6 spot for general agriculture value this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $20,500. General Agriculture graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $46,268 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Oklahoma State College earned the #7 position for value in general agriculture this year. Set in the rural area of Wilburton, Eastern Oklahoma State College is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,767, while out-of-state students pay about $8,383. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $12,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,658. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earned the #8 position for value in general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,213, compared with $11,363 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the general agriculture program here. General Agriculture graduates of Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earn a median of $46,400 early in their careers. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Cameron University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value general agriculture schools. Set in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,095, compared with $16,515 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $23,967. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $43,122. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Connors State College placed #10 among the best values for general agriculture. Located in the rural area of Warner, Connors State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $7,530. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $10,375. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $47,964. Set against $10,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Langston University
Langston, OK

Langston University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value general agriculture schools. Located in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,863 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,616. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $28,310. General Agriculture graduates of Langston University earn a median of $45,155 early in their careers. Set against $28,310 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University placed #12 among the best values for general agriculture. Angelo State University is a large public school located in the city of San Angelo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $21,237. General Agriculture graduates of Angelo State University earn a median of $46,134 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College earned the #13 position for value in general agriculture this year. Murray State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tishomingo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,230, while out-of-state students pay about $11,430. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $16,542 in student loans. General Agriculture graduates of Murray State College earn a median of $43,916 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Stephen F Austin State University placed #14 among the best values for general agriculture. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $20,968. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $42,197. Set against $24,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Prairie View A And M University landed the #15 spot for general agriculture value this year. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,874. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $38,063. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Prairie View A And M University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Sam Houston State University came in at #16 for value in general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Students borrow a median of $19,125 to complete the general agriculture program here. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $46,365. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sam Houston State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #17 position for value in general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $22,337. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $50,993. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Texas State University San Marcos placed #18 among the best values for general agriculture. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $20,699 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $44,994. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College placed #19 among the best values for general agriculture. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,890 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,370. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Early-career general agriculture graduates make about $43,408. Set against $14,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University came in at #20 for value in general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $23,222. General Agriculture graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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West Texas A And M University earned the #21 position for value in general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Typical student debt for general agriculture graduates is $13,460. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from West Texas A And M University generally make around $45,300. Set against $13,460 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. West Texas A And M University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #22 among the best values for general agriculture. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. General Agriculture graduates carry a median of $18,585 in student loans. General Agriculture graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $59,625 early in their careers. 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 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 · 41 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.

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