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2026 Best General Agriculture Schools in the The Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the United States
445 General Agriculture Degrees Awarded
$42,950 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Agriculture degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general agriculture programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools to find the best for general agriculture students.

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Best Schools for General Agriculture in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general agriculture degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Agriculture

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University Of Missouri Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general agriculture. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 36 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. General Agriculture graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $42,145 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,818. Read more about the general agriculture program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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South Dakota State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general agriculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 75 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $49,781 in their early career. South Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. See the full general agriculture program report for South Dakota State University

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Students looking for a strong general agriculture program will find one at Northwest Iowa Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 12 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Northwest Iowa Community College earn around $54,373 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates carry a median of $12,271 in student loans. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Northwest Iowa Community College

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general agriculture, ranking #4. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 38 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $47,282 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,386. Get the full general agriculture details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Students looking for a strong general agriculture program will find one at Northeast Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 25 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $40,568. Typical student debt for the program is $11,937. See the full general agriculture program report for Northeast Community College

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Northwest Missouri State University placed #6 among the best general agriculture schools. Northwest Missouri State University is a large public school located in the town of Maryville. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 21 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $38,678 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,250. Get the full general agriculture details for Northwest Missouri State University

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Northland Community And Technical College placed #7 among the best general agriculture schools. Set in the town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Northland Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Northland Community And Technical College earn around $46,528 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,550. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Northland Community And Technical College

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Fort Hays State University came in at #8 for general agriculture this year. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $48,048. Fort Hays State University graduates carry a median of $20,340 in student loans. Get the full general agriculture details for Fort Hays State University

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Concordia University Seward earned the #9 position for general agriculture this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Seward. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Seward in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general agriculture degree from Concordia University Seward earn around $51,046 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,726. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Concordia University Seward

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Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Truman State University came in at #10 for general agriculture this year. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a mid-sized public university. Truman State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Truman State University awarded about 19 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. General Agriculture graduates of Truman State University earn a median of $36,853 early in their careers. Truman State University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the general agriculture program at Truman State University

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Ellsworth Community College placed #11 among the best general agriculture schools. Set in the town of Iowa Falls, Ellsworth Community College is a small public institution. There were roughly 19 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Ellsworth Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Ellsworth Community College generally make around $40,503. Students borrow a median of $17,062 to complete this degree. Get the full general agriculture details for Ellsworth Community College

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Dickinson State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Dickinson State University is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dickinson State University awarded about 13 general agriculture degrees in the most recent data year. General Agriculture graduates of Dickinson State University earn a median of $42,583 early in their careers. Dickinson State University graduates carry a median of $27,266 in student loans. Read more about the general agriculture program at Dickinson State University

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Butler Community College earned the #13 position for general agriculture this year. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Butler Community College in the most recent data year. General 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. Read more about the general agriculture program at Butler Community College

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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general agriculture schools. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. About 23 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Graduates of the general agriculture program make about $35,737 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625. See the full general agriculture program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #15 spot for general agriculture this year. Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Springfield. There were roughly 43 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Ozarks Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general 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 general agriculture program at Ozarks Technical Community College

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Lincoln University Missouri
Jefferson City, MO

Lincoln University Missouri landed the #16 spot for general agriculture this year. Lincoln University Missouri is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Jefferson City. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 general agriculture students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln University Missouri in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general agriculture degree recipients from Lincoln University Missouri generally make around $37,449. Students borrow a median of $32,831 to complete this degree. Get the full general agriculture details for Lincoln University Missouri

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Missouri State University West Plains came in at #17 for general agriculture this year. Located in the town of West Plains, Missouri State University West Plains is a mid-sized public university. About 11 general agriculture degrees were awarded at Missouri State University West Plains in the most recent year. General Agriculture graduates of Missouri State University West Plains earn a median of $42,523 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general agriculture from Missouri State University West Plains

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 32 schools evaluated.

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