by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study agronomy and crop science, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 35 programs that stand out for veteran agronomy and crop science students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in agronomy and crop science. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong agronomy and crop science program will find one at University of Georgia, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the agronomy and crop science program at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong agronomy and crop science program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which ranked #3. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about agronomy and crop science at University of Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong agronomy and crop science program will find one at University of Arkansas, which ranked #5. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
More about the agronomy and crop science program at University of Arkansas
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Texas Tech University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full agronomy and crop science report for Texas Tech University
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo came in at #7 for veteran agronomy and crop science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the agronomy and crop science program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Iowa State University came in at #8 for veteran agronomy and crop science students this year. Iowa State University scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at Iowa State University
Washington State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agronomy and crop science report for Washington State University
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #10 for veteran agronomy and crop science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the agronomy and crop science program at Texas A&M University-College Station
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing agronomy and crop science. The school's overall veterans score is 81.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Mississippi State University placed #13 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. Mississippi State University scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at Mississippi State University
Oregon State University placed #14 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at Oregon State University
University of Wisconsin-Platteville placed #15 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about agronomy and crop science at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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University of Wisconsin-Madison placed #16 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-River Falls landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing agronomy and crop science. University of Wisconsin-River Falls scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the agronomy and crop science program at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Mitchell Technical College placed #18 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. Mitchell Technical College scores 77.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agronomy and crop science at Mitchell Technical College
Sam Houston State University came in at #19 for veteran agronomy and crop science students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agronomy and crop science report for Sam Houston State University
West Virginia University placed #20 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. West Virginia University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full agronomy and crop science report for West Virginia University
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California State University-Chico placed #21 among the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. California State University-Chico scores 75.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agronomy and crop science report for California State University-Chico
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. It scores 75.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the agronomy and crop science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Idaho landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing agronomy and crop science. University of Idaho scores 75.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about agronomy and crop science at University of Idaho
Missouri State University-Springfield ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about agronomy and crop science at Missouri State University-Springfield
South Dakota State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy and crop science colleges for veterans. It scores 74.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full agronomy and crop science report for South Dakota State University
Not far behind, these agronomy and crop science colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying agronomy and crop science: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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