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2025 Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools

164 Colleges in the United States
50,343 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$42,883 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, agriculture & agriculture operations sits in the middle of the road, ranking #21 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 164 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agriculture & agriculture operations students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 50,343 degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations annually.

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Choosing a Great Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School

Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools The agriculture & agriculture operations program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations rankings. For our Best Overall Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Bachelor's Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Master's Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Doctor's Degrees in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agriculture & agriculture operations degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
671 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

Cornell University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 671 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from Cornell University get an earnings boost of approximately $23,789 over the typical earnings of agriculture & agriculture operations graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,483 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$46,213 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in agriculture & agriculture operations has to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1483 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Texas A&M University - College Station make $3,331 more than the standard agriculture & agriculture operations student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
867 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$51,406 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were approximately 867 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations program at Iowa State University make $8,523 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$47,295 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Illinois State University if you wish to pursue a degree in agriculture & agriculture operations. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 125 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations degree program at Illinois State University earn $4,412 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
750 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$38,348 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.

There were roughly 750 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program report average early career earnings of $38,348.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
807 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$47,274 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were about 807 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign receive an earnings boost of about $4,391 above the typical income of agriculture & agriculture operations graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
664 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$47,932 Median Starting Salary

Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were roughly 664 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Purdue University - Main Campus make $5,049 more than the standard agriculture & agriculture operations graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
558 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$49,921 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 558 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo get an earnings boost of around $7,039 above the typical income of agriculture & agriculture operations graduates.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
871 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
4.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 871 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients usually earn about $44,218 in their early careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$41,340 Median Starting Salary

LATI is a small public school located in the town of Watertown. This school ranks 1st out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were roughly 83 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at LATI in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program earn around $41,340 in the first couple years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
608 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
0.2% Growth in Graduates

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. This university ranks 1st out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 608 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Agriculture & Agriculture Operations degree recipients from Ohio State University - Main Campus earn a boost of approximately $4,730 above the average income of agriculture & agriculture operations majors.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
558 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$51,882 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 558 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from Michigan State University receive $8,999 more than the typical agriculture & agriculture operations grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
842 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 842 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program report average early career income of $39,503.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
345 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$49,812 Median Starting Salary

South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings. This university ranks 3rd out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.

There were about 345 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations major at South Dakota State University get $6,930 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
528 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$44,520 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 528 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. After graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients generally make an average of $44,520 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
397 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$47,931 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 397 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations degree program at University of Wisconsin - Madison earn $5,048 more than the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
783 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$54,973 Median Starting Salary

K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 783 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations major at Kansas State University get $12,091 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
254 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
5.5% Growth in Graduates

North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo. This university ranks 4th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were about 254 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Those agriculture & agriculture operations students who get their degree from North Dakota State University - Main Campus make $11,139 more than the typical agriculture & agriculture operations grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
251 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$38,037 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were roughly 251 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program state that they receive average early career income of $38,037.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
508 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$40,133 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 508 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program make an average of $40,133 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
418 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$42,060 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 418 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program earn around $42,060 in the first couple years of working.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$34,698 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 5th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 32 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the agriculture & agriculture operations program report average early career income of $34,698.

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
270 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
43.7% Growth in Graduates

El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dallas. This college ranks 11th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 270 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients typically earn around $36,660 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
496 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the large city of Lubbock. This university ranks 8th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 496 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, agriculture & agriculture operations degree recipients typically make about $43,124 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
547 Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Awarded
$46,003 Median Starting Salary

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were roughly 547 agriculture & agriculture operations students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the agriculture & agriculture operations degree program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make $3,120 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools award.

Rank College Location
33 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
34 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
35 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
36 Gaston College Dallas, NC
37 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
38 Clemson University Clemson, SC
39 Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster, OH
40 Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA
41 University of Delaware Newark, DE
42 Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND
43 Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ
44 University of Wisconsin - River Falls River Falls, WI
45 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
46 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
47 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
48 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
49 California State University - Fresno Fresno, CA
50 North Shore Community College Danvers, MA
51 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
52 Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA
53 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
54 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN

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Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 8,951
Animal Science 8,178
Agricultural Economics & Business 8,140
Horticulture 3,591
Veterinary Medicine 3,468
Plant Sciences 3,152
General Agriculture 3,151
Agricultural Production 3,124
Food Science Technology 2,397
Agricultural Mechanization 1,376

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