by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for general agriculture students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 377 associate degrees in general agriculture to qualified students.
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The agriculture associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate 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 associate 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general agriculture.
It's hard to beat Blinn College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general agriculture. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general agriculture from Blinn College
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in general agriculture. Located in the distant town of Miami, NEO A&M College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general agriculture from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
It's hard to beat Oklahoma Panhandle State University if you want to pursue an associate degree in general agriculture. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, OPSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general agriculture from Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Explore the best general agriculture colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 214 |
| Arizona | 169 | 11 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 177 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, General Agriculture has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 377 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 558 |
| Horticulture | 96 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Other Agriculture | 41 |
| Agricultural Production | 33 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 16 |
| Food Science Technology | 13 |
| Animal Science | 6 |
| Animal Services | 3 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 2 |