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2026 Best General Agriculture Schools in the Southwest Region

16 Colleges in the United States
1,002 General Agriculture Degrees Awarded
$44,834 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Agriculture programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 41 schools to find the best for general agriculture students.

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Best Schools for General Agriculture in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general agriculture education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in General Agriculture

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No school ranked higher than Texas A And M University College Station this year for general agriculture. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $59,625 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,585 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Texas A And M University College Station

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West Texas A And M University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $45,300 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,460. More information about a degree in general agriculture from West Texas A And M University

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A rank of #3 makes Texas State University San Marcos one of the top schools for general agriculture. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 61 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $44,994 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,699. See the full general agriculture program report for Texas State University San Marcos

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general agriculture, ranking #4. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 11 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn around $50,993 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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A rank of #5 makes Stephen F Austin State University one of the top schools for general agriculture. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 85 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Stephen F Austin State University earn around $42,197 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,759. See the full general agriculture program report for Stephen F Austin State University

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Sam Houston State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Set in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 20 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Sam Houston State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Sam Houston State University generally make around $46,365. Typical student debt for the program is $19,125. See the full general agriculture program report for Sam Houston State University

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Texas A And M University Commerce landed the #7 spot for general agriculture this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates 43% of students within six years. About 51 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Texas A And M University Commerce earn around $46,268 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general agriculture program at Texas A And M University Commerce

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Connors State College earned the #8 position for general agriculture this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Warner. There were roughly 109 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Connors State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Connors State College generally make around $47,964. Students borrow a median of $10,375 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Connors State College

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University placed #9 among the best general agriculture schools. This large public university is located in the town of Stephenville. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 95 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Tarleton State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $50,532 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,222. Get the full general agriculture details for Tarleton State University

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Set in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a large public institution. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Angelo State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $46,134 in their early career. Angelo State University graduates carry a median of $21,237 in student loans. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Angelo State University

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Redlands Community College came in at #11 for general agriculture this year. Redlands Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of El Reno. There were roughly 38 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Redlands Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $45,166 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,682. Read more about the general agriculture program at Redlands Community College

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Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

Murray State College landed the #12 spot for general agriculture this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Tishomingo. Murray State College awarded about 39 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Murray State College earn around $43,916 in the first couple years of their career. Murray State College graduates carry a median of $16,542 in student loans. Read more about the general agriculture program at Murray State College

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Arizona Western College placed #13 among the best general agriculture schools. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. About 14 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Arizona Western College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $44,895 in their early career. Get the full general agriculture details for Arizona Western College

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Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public institution. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates 42% of students within six years. Texas A And M University Kingsville awarded about 30 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. General Agriculture graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $45,224 early in their careers. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates carry a median of $22,875 in student loans. Read more about the general agriculture program at Texas A And M University Kingsville

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Western Oklahoma State College earned the #15 position for general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Altus, Western Oklahoma State College is a small public university. Western Oklahoma State College awarded about 21 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Western Oklahoma State College earn around $39,122 in the first couple years of their career. Western Oklahoma State College graduates carry a median of $14,654 in student loans. See the full general agriculture program report for Western Oklahoma State College

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College placed #16 among the best general agriculture schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Brenham. Blinn College awarded about 134 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Blinn College generally make around $43,408. Typical student debt for the program is $14,500. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Blinn College

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earned the #17 position for general agriculture this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Miami. About 25 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College in the most recent year. General Agriculture graduates of Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earn a median of $46,400 early in their careers. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Get the full general agriculture details for Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

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Eastern Oklahoma State College placed #18 among the best general agriculture schools. Eastern Oklahoma State College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wilburton. There were roughly 34 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Oklahoma State College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full general agriculture program report for Eastern Oklahoma State College

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Langston University
Langston, OK

Langston University came in at #19 for general agriculture this year. Set in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Langston University awarded about 11 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Langston University generally make around $45,155. Typical student debt for the program is $28,310. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Langston University

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New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Set in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 27 general agriculture degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University Main Campus in the most recent year. General Agriculture graduates of New Mexico State University Main Campus earn a median of $26,666 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,993. Get the full general agriculture details for New Mexico State University Main Campus

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Prairie View A And M University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Prairie View. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 75 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Prairie View A And M University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $38,063 in their early career. Prairie View A And M University graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Get the full general agriculture details for Prairie View A And M University

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Cameron University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Cameron University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lawton. Cameron University graduates 38% of students within six years. About 14 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Cameron University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Cameron University earn around $43,122 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,967. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Cameron University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 41 schools evaluated.

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