by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for general agriculture students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 60 master's degrees in general agriculture during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general agriculture students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Agriculture Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general agriculture.
It is hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general agriculture. UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.
After graduating, agriculture master's recipients usually earn about $50,894 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in general agriculture from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general agriculture needs to check out Missouri State University - Springfield. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general agriculture from Missouri State University - Springfield
Explore the best general agriculture schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, General Agriculture has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 60 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 123 |
| Food Science Technology | 74 |
| Animal Science | 71 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 40 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 30 |
| Soil Sciences | 14 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | 7 |
| International Agriculture | 1 |