### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Agronomy and Crop Science is not only a valuable choice, but often a needed first step for undergrads choosing to pursue a career as a nursery manager, an aquaculture manager, or a crop farmer and manager. In fact, agronomy and crop science is a very rare major ranking as the 247th most popular major. Last academic year, there were 709 agronomy and crop science diplomas received. In-state tuition for agronomy and crop science at private colleges is, on average, 4 times more pricey than their public fellows.

 With only 36 institutions offering agronomy and crop science you could have a smaller selection of institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are looking to surround yourself with other agronomy and crop science undergrads, consider looking at institutions in Iowa which have the most students admitted to agronomy and crop science annually. More generally, the top region to pursue agronomy and crop science is in the Plains region with [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university), [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln), and [South Dakota State University](/colleges/south-dakota-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the top conference to major in agronomy and crop science is the Big Twelve Conference with [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university) representing the conference. Based on our comprehensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best college for agronomy and crop science is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the 'best' school for you. There are lots of angels to consider when deciding on school. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would sway your feelings on which school to attend. At authority.org, we examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which agronomy and crop science university is home to the best college campus, the answer is [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign). If, for example, you are very interested in which school boasts the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more so we can compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our selection of the college with the best student life for agronomy and crop science is [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about Authority's top selections. Many of our picks just might shock you.

 If expense is a major influence in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont). [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont)&nbspis our most expensive university for agronomy and crop science, at least regarding out of state enrollment. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the cost of [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might want to know that agronomy and crop science is the 298th most expensive degree in America, with an average bill of $24,000. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for agronomy and crop science on our list is Vermont demonstrated with a cost of $41,280 at the main college in the state University of Vermont. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for agronomy and crop science is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for agronomy and crop science is the Southwest region which is represented by [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university) with a cost of $4,440, [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station) with a cost of $34,190, and [West Texas A & M University](/colleges/west-texas-a-m-university) with a cost of $6,960. In better news, the most affordable university for agronomy and crop science is [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay around $10,100 for a degree in agronomy and crop science. The cost increases intensely to an average of $23,600 for an out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the university representing the best value for agronomy and crop science: [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station). Through this link you will see our comprehensive list about the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this idea is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for agronomy and crop science majors vary a lot, but two years after leaving college graduates will regularly make in the neighborhood of $41,900. There can be much variation in salary; highest paid earners can make up to $83,800. Right out of college, the lowest end jobs within the agronomy and crop science space earn $21,000, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates for agronomy and crop science come from [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of agronomy and crop science is subpar, falling within only the 13th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the highest composite diversity for agronomy and crop science is [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Agronomy and Crop Science only is within the 62nd percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 9th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share, 79%, of scholars studying agronomy and crop science. Additionally, 68% of undergraduates pursuing an agronomy and crop science major are men.

 The median ranking of agronomy and crop science professors is 3.7 stars, a rating that is 7% less than the median across all majors; which is a subpar score. If you are interested in the most popular agronomy and crop science instructor in the nation, look no further than Jianping Wang at [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida). This may be a shock, but the top rated professors for agronomy and crop science by student are at [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university). If we consider data beyond just rankings we find that the university possessing the overall best professors for agronomy and crop science is [Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university). One will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the top examples of instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for agronomy and crop science is [California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo](/colleges/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a comprehensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that looking at the education process through a lens only shaped by superlatives can create issues. We encourage you to look at some of our more nuanced pages on individual schools and peruse a couple of our background pages on beneficial details to look for as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Agronomy and crop science is the 247th most popular degree in America, with 709 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #248 [Musical Theatre](/rankings/best-colleges-for-musical-theatre).

 The degree is offered at a total of 36 colleges across the nation, and is the 315th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 3% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

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

 The plains produces the most agronomy and crop science graduates, largely led by [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university), while it’s the Big Twelve Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Iowa ranks highest, with particular help from [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university) and [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), which graduated 94 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 agronomy and crop science). More students studied agronomy and crop science as a percentage of total students at [West Texas A & M University](/colleges/west-texas-a-m-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Agronomy and crop science is the 298th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $24,028 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #299, [Operations Management and Supervision](rankings/best-colleges-for-operations-management-and-supervision), with a median cost of $23,931).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top agronomy and crop science programs led by [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) with an annual cost of $41,280. Vermont is the most expensive state for agronomy and crop science also led by [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 75.06% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 41.87% less than the median private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for agronomy and crop science is [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university). It costs just $4,440 per year, and it's its agronomy and crop science program is ranked #23. Another more affordable option would be #10, [University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-mayaguez) in Mayagüez Municipio, PR with a cost of $3,968 for in-state students and $5,952 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is an important investment for most undergraduates. It's critical to ensure you get a solid return on your investment. Therefore, we hope the following earnings and job placement facts help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Agronomy and Crop Science alumni makes a starting income of $40,912 per annum (close to national median 44th percentile). With experience in their careers, they normally take in something between $21,027 and $83,757, but average roughly $41,855. To put it in context, that is 8% higher than average.

 The most popular job placement for an Agronomy and Crop Science graduate is Engineer, which generally make around $59,000; next are Service Technician and Field Service Technician, which predominantly earn near $26,000 and $45,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Agronomy and Crop Science graduates is New England. The most well paid state for Agronomy and Crop Science alumni is IA. The most well paid conference for Agronomy and Crop Science graduates is Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Agronomy and Crop Science: Median Professor Rating: 3.7 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors continually have a mighty impact your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thought-provoking instructor could help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Conversely, a bad professor can drive undesirable anxiety or even worse... flunk you!

 Agronomy and Crop Science professors have a median student rating of 3.7 / 5, which puts these professors in the bottom 12 percent in the nation grounded in overall professor effectivness. For context that's 7.5% under the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Agronomy and Crop Science just surpassed those from ["Mathematics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-mathematics), whereas ["Commercial and Advertising Art"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-commercial-and-advertising-art)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Agronomy and Crop Science.

 Now for some statistics about Agronomy and Crop Science professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Agronomy and Crop Science professors. The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association has the highest rated Agronomy and Crop Science professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Agronomy and Crop Science professors. Private universities tend to have higher rated Agronomy and Crop Science professors than public institutions. Finally, Alabama has the highest rated Agronomy and Crop Science professors in the nation.

 Jianping Wang, professor at [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida)&nbspin Gainesville, FL is the most popular Agronomy and Crop Science professor in the US. Lee Burras, instructor at [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university)&nbspin Ames, IA is the highest rated Agronomy and Crop Science professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

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



### STUDENTS

 College is an incredibly momentous time in one's life; it's an occasion for personal growth and expansion. Undergrads continue to learn who they would like to become and forge many of the requisite skills to be a successful member of society. But growth goes far beyond a classroom environment - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson received from an old professor, the exposure to a different vantage point. As such, a diverse student body greatly enhances what one gains from the time at college.

 Agronomy and Crop Science is in the bottom 10% of subjects for ethnic diversity\*. 79% of the United States' Agronomy and Crop Science majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(13%), latino students (6%), and asian students (1%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Oklahoma Panhandle State University](/colleges/oklahoma-panhandle-state-university) located in Goodwell, OK.

 Second, Agronomy and Crop Science significatly skews male, with practically 2/3 of students majoring in Agronomy and Crop Science identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) in Burlington, VT.

 Another critical type of diversity is income diversity. Agronomy and Crop Science is more economically diverse than 62% of subjects. 30% of its students come from very high income families, 17% are from families that earn between $75,000 and $110,000 a year, and 22% grew up in households with a sub $30,000 yearly income. [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) is the most financially diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall OK is the most diverse state for Agronomy and Crop Science. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Sooner Athletic 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: 1%
* Latino: 6%
* White: 79%
* Other: 13%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 68%
* Female: 32%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 22%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 30%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 69%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 3%


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