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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations in the Southeast Region

12 Ranked Colleges
1,291 Degrees Awarded
$28,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 Southeast region, there were 11,104 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,582 and $20,684 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,291 agriculture and agriculture operations graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the agriculture and agriculture operations program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations in the Southeast Region

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#5 in overall quality
$23,950 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 102 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#7 in overall quality
$22,121 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, UARK has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality
$27,476 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to 164 students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality
$30,547 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #4 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 153 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech also took the #1 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality
$30,130 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 170 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality
$28,999 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

North Carolina State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 138 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality
$23,246 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#4 in overall quality
$31,956 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Auburn University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 134 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality
$29,970 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 111 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality
$26,154 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree agriculture & agriculture operations students list, WVU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
#12 in overall quality
$21,574 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Alabama A & M University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Normal, Alabama, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

AAMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at AAMU are $21,574, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full AAMU Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#11

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee
#10 in overall quality
$31,798 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 95 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #10 spot in our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Report

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#9 in overall quality
$33,216 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Kentucky landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 26 doctorate’s agriculture and agriculture operations degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, 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%.

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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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