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Colleges by major · 2026
Agriculture and related sciences are concentrated at land-grant universities and regional colleges. A large share usually means working farms, research stations, and extension programs rather than classroom-only study.
Rankings use federal IPEDS program data and College Scorecard outcomes. Verify deadlines, prerequisites, and accreditation with each college before applying.
Colleges that award at least 5.0% of their degrees in agriculture, ordered by median earnings 10 years after entry. The share column shows how large the field is at each school.
| # | College | Median earnings | Share of degrees | Acceptance rate | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | $104,043 | 10.6% | 8.8% | $28,690 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA | $90,768 | 10.8% | 31.3% | $16,665 |
| 3 | University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | $81,054 | 5.1% | 42.4% | $14,355 |
| 4 | University of California-DavisDavis, CA | $80,838 | 5.6% | 41.8% | $14,741 |
| 5 | Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX | $72,097 | 9.3% | 57.4% | $21,315 |
| 6 | Clemson UniversityClemson, SC | $71,513 | 5.3% | 38.3% | $22,253 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $68,758 | 8.7% | 41.7% | $17,303 |
| 8 | California State University-ChicoChico, CA | $64,172 | 5.7% | 92.7% | $14,480 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park, PA | $63,435 | 5.4% | 91.1% | $19,550 |
| 10 | Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $63,386 | 10.2% | 88.7% | $18,589 |
| 11 | Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | $62,454 | 6.0% | 72.7% | $19,070 |
| 12 | North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND | $62,203 | 5.8% | 95.0% | $15,543 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | $61,760 | 6.5% | 89.4% | $16,032 |
| 14 | California State University-FresnoFresno, CA | $61,244 | 6.2% | 95.3% | $7,000 |
| 15 | Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO | $60,543 | 5.9% | 88.5% | $21,279 |
Median earnings are reported for the whole institution (all graduates), not for agriculture majors specifically. A school that is strong in other fields can therefore rank above one with a better agriculture program. Treat this as a shortlist, not a verdict.
Schools where agriculture makes up the biggest share of all degrees awarded. A larger share means more sections, more faculty, and more course choice — it does not guarantee a better program.
Admission rates, test scores, cost, and full program mix for the schools with the largest agriculture programs.
How this list is built and how to use it
This page ranks colleges where agriculture is at least 5.0% of all degrees awarded, ordered by median earnings 10 years after entry. Cornell University tops the current list at $104,043. Earnings are institutional averages, not program-specific salaries — use the list to shortlist schools, then compare curriculum and cost.
We use federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data. A college qualifies when agriculture makes up at least 5.0% of the degrees it awards. Qualifying colleges are ordered by median earnings 10 years after entry, with graduation rate as the tie-breaker. Median earnings cover all graduates of the institution, not just agriculture majors.
82 colleges in the current catalog award at least 5.0% of their degrees in agriculture. The table shows the top 15 by earnings; every school links to its profile page.
No. Program size measures how many degrees a school awards in the field, not quality. A smaller department can offer more research access or smaller classes. Check accreditation for your specific track, required coursework, and where recent graduates went.
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