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2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
106 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Agronomy & Crop Science is the 393rd most popular major in the country with 1,192 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 106 agronomy and crop science graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in agronomy and crop science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great agronomy and crop science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the agronomy and crop science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agronomy & Crop Science (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 7 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to qualified students.

UNL also took the #5 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students with aid list, UGA has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full UGA Agronomy & Crop Science Report

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 6 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina State University Agronomy & Crop Science Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 1 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech Agronomy & Crop Science Report

#10

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#12 in overall quality

South Dakota State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to qualified students.

South Dakota State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students with aid list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 12 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students with aid list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree agronomy and crop science students with aid list, OSU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 9 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. 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.

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#16

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s agronomy and crop science degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cornell Agronomy & Crop Science Report

#16 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agronomy and Crop Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s agronomy and crop science students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Agronomy & Crop Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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