by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,326 doctor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations to qualified students.
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The agriculture & agriculture operations doctor's 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 agriculture & agriculture operations students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for agriculture & agriculture operations students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from University of Florida
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from Virginia Tech
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from Auburn University
Clemson is a very large public university located in the suburb of Clemson.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from Clemson University
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from North Carolina State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Located in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from Tuskegee University
Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in agriculture & agriculture operations from Mississippi State University
Explore the best agriculture & agriculture operations schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 160 |
| Virginia | 29 | 145 |
| Georgia | 28 | 163 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 105 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 14 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 132 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 15 |
| Alabama | 25 | 200 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 223 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 100 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 20 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 4 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 1,031 |
| Plant Sciences | 101 |
| Animal Science | 68 |
| Food Science Technology | 40 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 40 |
| Agricultural Production | 17 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 9 |
| General Agriculture | 8 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 6 |
| Soil Sciences | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,581 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,922 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,198 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 374 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 152 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 60 |
| Engineering Technologies | 4 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 3 |