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2026 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Master’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
204 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded
$52,414 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agronomy & Crop Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 79 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best agronomy & crop science schools.

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Best Schools for Agronomy & Crop Science in the United States

See the highest-ranked agronomy & crop science schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Agronomy & Crop Science

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No school ranked higher than Texas Tech University this year for agronomy & crop science. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at Texas Tech University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 15 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from University Of Florida earn around $67,257 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $12,281 in student loans. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from University Of Florida

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A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for agronomy & crop science. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $42,008 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,156 to complete this degree. See the full agronomy & crop science program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Georgia came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from University Of Georgia earn around $54,601 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from University Of Georgia

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Iowa State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agronomy & crop science, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $73,707 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from Iowa State University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #6 spot for agronomy & crop science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 12 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $45,411 in their early career. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. Get the full agronomy & crop science details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas placed #7 among the best agronomy & crop science schools. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 10 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from University Of Arkansas earn around $52,555 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete this degree. Get the full agronomy & crop science details for University Of Arkansas

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Kansas State University earned the #8 position for agronomy & crop science this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kansas State University awarded about 16 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from Kansas State University earn around $50,115 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,905. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at Kansas State University

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South Dakota State University came in at #9 for agronomy & crop science this year. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from South Dakota State University earn around $58,787 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. Get the full agronomy & crop science details for South Dakota State University

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North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fargo. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $49,048 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,153. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at North Dakota State University Main Campus

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #11 spot for agronomy & crop science this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $47,716 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates carry a median of $21,875 in student loans. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Oregon State University landed the #12 spot for agronomy & crop science this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $38,397 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,096 to complete this degree. Get the full agronomy & crop science details for Oregon State University

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Texas A And M University Kingsville earned the #13 position for agronomy & crop science this year. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 15 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $51,454 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at Texas A And M University Kingsville

Other Agronomy & Crop Science Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Agronomy & Crop Science
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.

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