### SUMMARY

 Studying Agriculture is a valuable choice and generally a necessary first step for pupils hoping to enter a career as an agriculture worker, a farm worker, or an agricultural loan officer. In fact, agriculture is a very rare major coming in at the 139th most popular degree. Last academic year alone, there were 2,377 agriculture diplomas received. In-state tuition for agriculture at private universities is, on average, 4.1 times more pricey than their public peers.

 With only 80 schools having programs for agriculture you could have a smaller selection of institutions you can choose from. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other agriculture undergraduates, consider looking at colleges in Texas which have the most undergraduates admitted to agriculture annually. More generally, the top region to pursue agriculture is in the Southeast region with [Western Kentucky University](/colleges/western-kentucky-university), [The University of Tennessee-Martin](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-martin), and [Tennessee Technological University](/colleges/tennessee-technological-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to major in agriculture is the Ohio Valley Conference with [Morehead State University](/colleges/morehead-state-university), [The University of Tennessee-Martin](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-martin), and [Tennessee Technological University](/colleges/tennessee-technological-university) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best school for agriculture is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). You might also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall 'best' school does not have to be the best school for every student. There are many more angels to weigh when selecting institution. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would impact your inclinations on where to go to school. At authority.org, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which agriculture college has the top college campus, the answer is [Rutgers University-New Brunswick](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which school boasts the top campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our selection for the college with the best student life for agriculture is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Are you curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about our top recommendations. Some of our conclusions will probably shock you.

 If cost is a major factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspis the most expensive university for agriculture, at least regarding out of state enrollment. That being said, we have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the cost of [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could want to know that agriculture is the 337th most expensive degree in the United States, with an average expense of $20,400. On a broader scale, the most costly state for agriculture in the country is New York with costs at the main university, Cornell University, of $56,550. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the country for agriculture is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with a cost of $36,466, and [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) with a cost of $41,280.

 Our cheapest region for agriculture is the Plains region which is represented by [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) with a cost of $10,738, [Dickinson State University](/colleges/dickinson-state-university) with a cost of $9,782, and [South Dakota State University](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university) with a cost of $11,172. More optimistically, the most affordable college for agriculture is [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/colleges/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying about $9,700 for a degree in agriculture. The price increases significantly to an average of $21,700 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our choice for the university representing the best value for agriculture: [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Through this link you will see our comprehensive list for the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this idea is based on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for agriculture students can vary, but within two years completing the major students will often make in the neighborhood of $46,900. While there can be much variation in earnings; highest paid earners can make up to $98,500. Even straight out of college, the minimum earning jobs within the agriculture field make $21,900, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads for agriculture graduated from [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand if you want to find the universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of agriculture lies near the bottom, being in only the 15th percentile of all majors. The university with the highest composite diversity for agriculture is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Agriculture major only is within the 67th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 11th percentile. White collegians compose the largest share at 79% of scholars studying agriculture. Additionally, 53% of undergrads pursuing an agriculture degree are women.

 The median score for agriculture's professors is 4 stars, which is surprisingly the median score for all majors; which is a fine. If you are looking for the most popular agriculture professor nationally, consider looking up Neal Eash from [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville). It might surprise you, but the top rated instructors of agriculture by student come from [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville). If we consider data beyond simply rankings we find that the school possessing the best instructors for agriculture is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). One will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of professors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for agriculture is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a comprehensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, we do hope you understand that approaching the higher education world with a perspective only derived from superlatives can create issues. We at Authority encourage you to read our other pages on individual universities and explore some of Authority's background pages on beneficial details to consider as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Agriculture is the 139th most popular degree in America, with 2,377 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #140 [Linguistics](/rankings/best-colleges-for-linguistics), and narrowly lost to #138 [Health Care Facilities Administration](/rankings/best-colleges-for-health-care-facilities-administration).

 The degree is offered at a total of 80 colleges across the nation, and is the 200th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 94% of colleges offering agriculture are public making it a very accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most agriculture graduates, largely led by [Western Kentucky University](/colleges/western-kentucky-university), while it’s the Ohio Valley Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Texas ranks highest, with particular help from [Tarleton State University](/colleges/tarleton-state-university) and [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more agriculture graduates than [Arizona Western College](/colleges/arizona-western-college), which graduated 221 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study agriculture). More students studied agriculture as a percentage of total students at [The University of Tennessee-Martin](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-martin) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Agriculture is the 337th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $20,439 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #338, [Public Administration](rankings/best-colleges-for-public-administration), with a median cost of $20,237).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with excellent agriculture programs predominantly led by [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with an annual cost of $36,466. The most expensive state for agriculture is New York led by [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 75.84% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 45.72% less than your average private school. So make sure to look into public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), which is the 23rd most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Southern University and A & M College](/colleges/southern-university-and-a-m-college). It costs just $4,972 per year, but it is its agriculture program is ranked #61. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-mayaguez)  is probably a good fit for you, ranked #25 with an in-state cost of just $3,968. Another more affordable option would be #19, [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/colleges/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university) in Leon County, FL with a cost of $3,152 for in-state students and $14,524 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is an important investment for most people. It is critical to lack doubt you are able to make back that investment. With that in mind, we hope the following career and income statistics help you in deciding your focus at college.

 Right out of university, Agriculture majors bring home $36,103 per year on average (close to national median 57th percentile). After a bit more time in their careers, they can take in as much as $98,485 per annum to as little as $21,898, but average around $46,922. To put it in context, that's 21% more than the American average.

 The most popular job title for an Agriculture graduate is CDL Driver, which by and large earn near $36,000; next are Service Technician and Maintenance Technician, which commonly earn more or less $26,000 and $30,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Agriculture graduates is The Great Lakes. MD has the most well paid Agriculture alumni of any state. The highest earning conference for Agriculture graduates is California Collegiate Athletic Association.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Agriculture: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is average.

 Instructors often play a colossal role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you study. A thoughtful teacher may help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Contrarily, a poor professor can disenchant you from an entire field or even worse... flunk you!

 Professors of Agriculture have a median student rating of 4 / 5, which puts them in the upper 52nd percentile in America grounded in student approval. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Professors of Agriculture just out-ranked those from ["Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-arts-entertainment-and-media-management), whereas ["Natural Resources and Conservation"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-resources-and-conservation)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Agriculture.

 Now for some statistics about Agriculture professors. Colleges located in remote rural areas tend to have the best Agriculture professors. The Conference Carolinas has the highest rated Agriculture professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Agriculture professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Agriculture professors than private colleges. Finally, Virginia has the highest rated Agriculture professors in America.

 Neal Eash, professor at [The University of Tennessee-Knoxville](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville)&nbspin Knoxville, TN is the most popular Agriculture professor in America. Bill Kelly, instructor at [Bakersfield College](/colleges/bakersfield-college)&nbspin Bakersfield, CA is the highest rated Agriculture professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is one of the most momentous periods of one's life; it's a chance for individual growth and evolution. Students try to discover their calling and forge the integral skills to be a successful member of society. But learning is not entirely confined to a classroom - the interactions one has with their classmates, the wild anecdote received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different worldview. As such, a diverse college experience vastly enriches what one gains from the time in university.

 Agriculture is a less racially diverse subject than average\*. 79% of the US' Agriculture majors are white students, followed by black students (8%), latino students (8%), and students of other races\*\*(5%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Hawaii at Hilo](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-hilo) located in Hilo, HI.

 Additionally, Agriculture is diverse with respect to sex, with 53% of students majoring in Agriculture identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Lincoln University](/colleges/lincoln-university-mo) in Jefferson City, MO.

 Another critical type of diversity is economic diversity. Agriculture is more economically diverse than 67% of focuses. 28% of its majors come from low income families, 16% are from homes who bring in between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 25% grew up in homes who take home more than $110,000 a year. [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) is the most socioeconomically diverse school in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall HI is the most diverse state for Agriculture. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Pacific West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 8%
* Latino: 8%
* White: 79%
* Other: 5%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 47%
* Female: 53%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 28%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 76%
* Out of State: 21%
* International: 4%


2023 Agriculture Professors

There are about 334,837 students enrolled in Agriculture in the USA.

PROFESSORS