2026 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Associate’s Degree Schools

Agronomy & Crop Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 79 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agronomy & crop science students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Agronomy & Crop Science Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Agronomy & Crop Science in the United States

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

Top Schools in Agronomy & Crop Science

1

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded

$45,531 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Chippewa Valley Technical College, our #1 school for agronomy & crop science. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Chippewa Valley Technical College awarded about 17 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $45,531. Typical student debt for the program is $14,234. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at Chippewa Valley Technical College

2

Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded

$47,686 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong agronomy & crop science program will find one at Mitchell Technical Institute, which ranked #2. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. There were roughly 11 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Mitchell Technical Institute earn a median of $47,686 early in their careers. Mitchell Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,730 in student loans. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from Mitchell Technical Institute

Other Agronomy & Crop Science Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 79 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.