Agricultural Teacher Education 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 87 schools to find the best for agricultural teacher education students.
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Choosing a Great Agricultural Teacher Education School
The agricultural teacher education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Agricultural Teacher Education rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Agricultural Teacher Education Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Agricultural Teacher Education Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in agricultural teacher education. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 60 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo generally make around $78,641. Typical student debt for the program is $19,273.
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A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top schools for agricultural teacher education. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 16 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $44,923 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in agricultural teacher education, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Iowa State University awarded about 30 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $47,559 in their early career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong agricultural teacher education program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #4. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Georgia awarded about 10 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural teacher education degree from University Of Georgia earn around $61,081 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for agricultural teacher education. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $71,880 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #6 among the best agricultural teacher education 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. There were roughly 15 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $50,110 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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California State University Fresno placed #7 among the best agricultural teacher education schools. Located in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Fresno awarded about 52 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $27,211 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Washington State University came in at #8 for agricultural teacher education this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural teacher education degree from Washington State University earn around $55,864 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,903.
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University Of Florida landed the #9 spot for agricultural teacher education this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 84 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $51,476 in their early career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $15,275 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #10 for agricultural teacher education this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 34 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $49,282 in their early career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans.
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California State University Chico placed #11 among the best agricultural teacher education schools. Located in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 13 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at California State University Chico in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from California State University Chico generally make around $24,427. California State University Chico graduates carry a median of $21,429 in student loans.
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California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #12 for agricultural teacher education this year. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pomona. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. California State Polytechnic University Pomona awarded about 33 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $40,884 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,250.
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University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #13 position for agricultural teacher education this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 29 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $45,786 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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Kansas State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best agricultural teacher education schools. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $45,179 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,814.
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Oregon State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best agricultural teacher education schools. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $50,879 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete this degree.
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North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #16 among the best agricultural teacher education schools. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 14 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $46,970. Typical student debt for the program is $25,485.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #17 spot for agricultural teacher education this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Stillwater. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 41 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agricultural teacher education degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $51,097. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,102 in student loans.
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University Of Arkansas placed #18 among the best agricultural teacher education schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 14 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their agricultural teacher education degree from University Of Arkansas earn around $56,703 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arkansas graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans.
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Michigan State University came in at #19 for agricultural teacher education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $60,244 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,437.
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Utah State University came in at #20 for agricultural teacher education this year. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 agricultural teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,757 to complete this degree.
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Texas Tech University landed the #21 spot for agricultural teacher education this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 41 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $53,147 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,271.
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South Dakota State University came in at #22 for agricultural teacher education this year. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. South Dakota State University awarded about 43 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Agricultural Teacher Education graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $45,625 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Montana State University landed the #23 spot for agricultural teacher education this year. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. Montana State University awarded about 23 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $51,732 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #24 position for agricultural teacher education this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. About 31 agricultural teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their agricultural teacher education degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $39,755 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,654.
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Mississippi State University earned the #25 position for agricultural teacher education this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. Mississippi State University awarded about 15 agricultural teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the agricultural teacher education program make about $44,420 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,750.
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Rest of the Top 34 Agricultural Teacher Education Schools
These schools also placed among the best for agricultural teacher education this year:
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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 · 87 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).