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2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

18 Ranked Colleges
130 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 2,141 people earned their degree in agricultural economics, making the major the 268th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 130 agricultural economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in agricultural economics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great agricultural economics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the agricultural economics program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agricultural Economics (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #9 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Agricultural Economics Report

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students with aid list, Purdue has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Purdue

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #3 spot on the list. UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students with aid list, UIUC has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Michigan State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056.

Full Michigan State Agricultural Economics Report

#5

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Texas Tech University

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 7 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #8 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at University of Georgia

#12 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students with aid list, OSU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#4 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 17 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree ag economics students with aid list, Ohio State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Agricultural Economics Report

#9

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

K -State also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Full K -State Agricultural Economics Report

#10

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Cornell University

#14 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mizzou, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Mizzou

#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s ag economics degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station Agricultural Economics Report

#13

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 4 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at University of Maryland - College Park

#15 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at UNL

#15

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Connecticut did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s ag economics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at University of Connecticut

#17 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055.

Read full report on Agricultural Economics at Colorado State University - Fort Collins

#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s ag economics students in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #16 spot in our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Agricultural Economics at UK

#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Ag Economics Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 1 doctorate’s ag economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Agricultural Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Agricultural Economics Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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