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2026 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in Illinois

1 Colleges in the United States
53 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded
$39,317 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agronomy & Crop Science 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.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best agronomy & crop science schools.

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Best Schools for Agronomy & Crop Science in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall agronomy & crop science education in Illinois.

Top Schools in Agronomy & Crop Science

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Leading the list is University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign, our #1 school for agronomy & crop science. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 30 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $45,411 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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A rank of #2 makes Illinois Valley Community College one of the top schools for agronomy & crop science. Located in the town of Oglesby, Illinois Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Illinois Valley Community College awarded about 23 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from Illinois Valley Community College generally make around $33,224. Typical student debt for the program is $8,099. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from Illinois Valley Community College

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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