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2026 Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools

111 Colleges in the United States
26,210 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$40,538 Avg Early-Career Salary

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their agriculture & agriculture operations programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1003 schools to find the best for agriculture & agriculture operations students.

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Best Schools for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 420 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong agriculture & agriculture operations program will find one at Cornell University, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 557 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $71,324. Typical student debt for the program is $14,742. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Cornell University

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Students looking for a strong agriculture & agriculture operations program will find one at University Of California Santa Cruz, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $40,920. Typical student debt for the program is $18,559. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for University Of California Santa Cruz

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Students looking for a strong agriculture & agriculture operations program will find one at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 522 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture & agriculture operations degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $45,197 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,627. Read more about the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Purdue University Main Campus

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public university. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 580 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture & agriculture operations degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn around $45,208 in the first couple years of their career. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates carry a median of $18,012 in student loans. See the full agriculture & agriculture operations program report for California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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Illinois State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 99 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $47,295. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for Illinois State University

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Iowa State University placed #7 among the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 868 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $47,254. Students borrow a median of $20,965 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from Iowa State University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #8 among the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 674 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Graduates of the agriculture & agriculture operations program make about $45,559 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,509. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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California State University Fresno placed #9 among the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. California State University Fresno is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. California State University Fresno awarded about 373 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture & agriculture operations degree from California State University Fresno earn around $48,442 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,001 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from California State University Fresno

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #10 for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 263 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the agriculture & agriculture operations program make about $47,619 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,550 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Texas A And M University College Station earned the #11 position for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 1,350 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture & agriculture operations program make about $44,409 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,497. Read more about the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of California Davis earned the #12 position for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 654 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $37,954. Students borrow a median of $13,871 to complete this degree. See the full agriculture & agriculture operations program report for University Of California Davis

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University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #13 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 465 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $43,598. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $18,408 in student loans. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from University Of Missouri Columbia

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California State University Chico ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. California State University Chico is a large public school located in the city of Chico. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Chico awarded about 195 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from California State University Chico generally make around $39,215. Typical student debt for the program is $14,807. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for California State University Chico

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University Of Wisconsin Stout ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Menomonie. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stout in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stout earn a median of $54,235 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,821 to complete this degree. Read more about the agriculture & agriculture operations program at University Of Wisconsin Stout

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #16 among the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 222 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture & agriculture operations program make about $32,543 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,497 to complete this degree. Read more about the agriculture & agriculture operations program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Saint Francis University landed the #17 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Located in the rural area of Loretto, Saint Francis University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint Francis University graduates 74% of students within six years. Saint Francis University awarded about 13 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Saint Francis University earn a median of $63,097 early in their careers. Saint Francis University graduates carry a median of $30,729 in student loans. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for Saint Francis University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #18 position for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 657 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $50,009. Typical student debt for the program is $14,887. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for University Of Florida

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Western Illinois University landed the #19 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Macomb. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University in the most recent year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $48,509 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,969 to complete this degree. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for Western Illinois University

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California State University Monterey Bay ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. Located in the suburb of Seaside, California State University Monterey Bay is a moderately-sized public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at California State University Monterey Bay in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from California State University Monterey Bay generally make around $49,032. California State University Monterey Bay graduates carry a median of $14,622 in student loans. See the full agriculture & agriculture operations program report for California State University Monterey Bay

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Long Island University C W Post Campus placed #21 among the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Brookville. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Long Island University C W Post Campus awarded about 116 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients from Long Island University C W Post Campus generally make around $61,547. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete this degree. Read more about the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Long Island University C W Post Campus

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #22 position for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 283 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $51,714 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,987 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Arizona landed the #23 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 319 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $40,042 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,721. See the full agriculture & agriculture operations program report for University Of Arizona

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #24 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Set in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public institution. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 273 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at California State Polytechnic University Pomona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agriculture & agriculture operations degree from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn around $39,616 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,402. Get the full agriculture & agriculture operations details for California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #25 spot for agriculture & agriculture operations this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Auburn University awarded about 388 agriculture & agriculture operations degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agriculture & agriculture operations program make about $39,947 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,267. Read more about the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Auburn University

Rest of the Top 50 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools

These schools also placed among the best for agriculture & agriculture operations this year:

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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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 · 1003 schools evaluated.

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