2025 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in agronomy & crop science sits in the middle of the road, ranking #443 out of 1020 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of agronomy & crop science. Combined, these schools handed out 37 associate degrees in agronomy & crop science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to agronomy & crop science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of agronomy & crop science students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized agronomy & crop science related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for agronomy & crop science students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Agronomy & Crop Science Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Agronomy & Crop Science Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Agronomy & Crop Science in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in agronomy & crop science.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Agronomy and Crop Science

1

Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Mitchell Technical College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in agronomy & crop science. Mitchell Tech is a small public college located in the remote town of Mitchell.More information about a associate in agronomy & crop science from Mitchell Technical College

2

Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

Northeast Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in agronomy & crop science. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in agronomy & crop science from Northeast Community College

Best Agronomy & Crop Science Colleges by State

Explore the best agronomy & crop science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	299	1
Kansas	275	0
Iowa	200	1
Nebraska	163	13
South Dakota	148	13
North Dakota	144	0

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Agronomy & Crop Science Related Rankings by Major

One of 6 majors within the Plant Sciences area of study, Agronomy & Crop Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Agronomy and Crop Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Horticultural Science	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Lufa Farms. More about our data sources and methodologies.