by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region” ranking.
Agriculture is the 202nd most popular major in the country with 3,370 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
Across the Plains States region, there were 418 agriculture graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in agriculture. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular agriculture programs in the United States.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region”.
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #1 spot on the list. South Dakota State is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 75 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 27 schools in the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Hays, Kansas, this fairly large public school handed out 43 degrees to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region list. UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 ’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwest Missouri State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region. Northwest Missouri State University is a medium-sized school located in Maryville, Missouri that handed out 29 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 24 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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With a ranking of #6, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Dickinson State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, this small public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.
Truman State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Truman State University is a small public school situated in Kirksville, Missouri. It awarded 20 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #7, Northeast Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region list. Norfolk, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s agriculture degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Ellsworth Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, and it awarded 18 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Ozarks Technical Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region list. OTC is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.
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Lincoln University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, this small public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 11 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Agriculture at North Dakota State University
Butler Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. El Dorado, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s agriculture degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Missouri State University - West Plains did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in West Plains, Missouri, and it awarded 8 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
Northwest Iowa Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Sheldon, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s agriculture degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Dordt University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #17. Dordt is located in Sioux Center, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s agriculture degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
St Charles Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. St Charles Community College is a medium-sized school located in Cottleville, Missouri that handed out 3 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 15 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Barton County Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Barton Community College is a public institution located in Great Bend, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Williston State College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Williston, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s agriculture degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Dodge City Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Dodge City, Kansas, this small public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s agriculture students in 2020-2021.
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Ridgewater College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Ridgewater College is a public institution located in Willmar, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Granite Falls, Minnesota. It awarded 1 ’s agriculture degrees in 2020-2021.
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Central Lakes College - Brainerd landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Agriculture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Brainerd, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s agriculture degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.
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