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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

13 Ranked Colleges
440 Degrees Awarded
$17,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 51,300 people earned their degree in agriculture and agriculture operations, making the major the 23rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, agriculture and agriculture operations graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,886 and had an average of $19,085 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 7,444 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,585 and $19,241 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 440 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in agriculture and agriculture operations. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality agriculture and agriculture operations programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the agriculture and agriculture operations program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 62 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 99 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. OSU is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 78 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #3 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” 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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#4

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Angelo State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Angelo State University is a fairly large public school situated in San Angelo, Texas. It awarded 11 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Angelo State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas State University Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#6

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 2 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arizona Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#7 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a public institution located in Commerce, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

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#6 in overall quality

West Texas A&M University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. West Texas A&M University is a fairly large school located in Canyon, Texas that handed out 18 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at West Texas A&M University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Kingsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is located in Kingsville, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Kingsville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M Kingsville Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 19 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $30-$48k list, NMSU Main Campus has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

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#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#10 in overall quality

Sam Houston State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704.

Full SHSU Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. SFASU is a fairly large school located in Nacogdoches, Texas that handed out 2 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students whose families make $30-$48k list, SFASU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695.

Read full report on Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at SFASU

#13

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Tarleton State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Tarleton is a fairly large school located in Stephenville, Texas that handed out 40 masters’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarleton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton are $15,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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