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2026 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
202 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded
$45,769 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agronomy & Crop Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 9 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 Southeast 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 agronomy & crop science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Agronomy & Crop Science

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

No school ranked higher than University Of Florida this year for agronomy & crop science. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from University Of Florida earn around $51,815 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $12,281 in student loans. See the full agronomy & crop science program report for University Of Florida

2

University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in agronomy & crop science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 21 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $47,698. 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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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 agronomy & crop science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $52,555. University Of Arkansas graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from University Of Arkansas

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Students looking for a strong agronomy & crop science program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 26 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $42,861 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,687 to complete this degree. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 40 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their agronomy & crop science degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $42,008 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,156 to complete this degree. Read more about the agronomy & crop science program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best agronomy & crop science schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 28 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the agronomy & crop science program make about $45,994 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,311 to complete this degree. Get the full agronomy & crop science details for Mississippi State University

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West Virginia University landed the #7 spot for agronomy & crop science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agronomy & crop science degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $37,454. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full agronomy & crop science program report for West Virginia University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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