2026 Best Agricultural Economics Business Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Agricultural Economics Business master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 399 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Agricultural Economics Business Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 Agricultural Economics Business school in the United States. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,258 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. See the full Cornell University profile
A rank of #2 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $19,641. Get the full Kansas State University report
A rank of #3 makes California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo one of the top choices in the United States. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $14,500. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
A rank of #4 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Purdue University Main Campus Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $17,500 in debt. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
The strong Agricultural Economics Business programs at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State University Main Campus Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Iowa State University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $16,972. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,125 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $19,500. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Florida did well this year, earning the #9 position. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $16,218. Read more about University Of Florida
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Graduates carry a median of $17,499 in student loans. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $22,999. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Ohio State University Main Campus Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $16,000 in debt. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
University Of Georgia landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $20,682 in student loans. Read more about University Of Georgia
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. This public school is set in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $25,120. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick
The University Of Tennessee placed #15 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. More on The University Of Tennessee
University Of Arkansas came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,909 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $19,162. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
The University Of Tennessee Martin did well this year, earning the #18 position. Based in Martin, TN, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,600. The University Of Tennessee Martin Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $19,928 in debt. Read more about The University Of Tennessee Martin
Southern Illinois University Carbondale placed #19 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,334. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $15,000. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Auburn University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $21,875. Get the full Auburn University report
Texas Tech University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $19,588. Read more about Texas Tech University
University Of Wyoming came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Laramie, WY. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,768, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. University Of Wyoming Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $15,056 in debt. See the full University Of Wyoming profile
University Of Idaho ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. University Of Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $17,956. See the full University Of Idaho profile
Mississippi State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Located in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Mississippi State University Agricultural Economics Business students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read the full report on Mississippi State University
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #25 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Located in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Typical Agricultural Economics Business student debt is $21,250. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Rest of the Top 50 Best Agricultural Economics Business Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Kentucky placed #26 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $23,250. Read more about University Of Kentucky
Utah State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. Read more about Utah State University
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Students borrow a median of $24,553 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. Get the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College report
University Of Connecticut landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. More on University Of Connecticut
Texas A And M University Kingsville ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public school based in Kingsville, TX. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,892, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $25,531. Read more about Texas A And M University Kingsville
Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Based in Jonesboro, AR, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,090, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. Students borrow a median of $22,239 to complete their Agricultural Economics Business program here. Get the full Arkansas State University Main Campus report
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Set in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public institution. New Mexico State University Main Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. The median Agricultural Economics Business program debt is $19,026. Read more about New Mexico State University Main Campus
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez did well this year, earning the #33 position. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public school based in Mayaguez, PR. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,274. Graduates carry a median of $8,630 in student loans. More on University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German placed #34 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German report
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Get the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute report
Wilmington College placed #36 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. More on Wilmington College
Salem Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Salem Community College
University Of Nebraska At Kearney ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. See the full University Of Nebraska At Kearney profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Barranquitas report
Modesto Junior College did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Modesto Junior College profile
Northern Michigan University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
Reedley College
Reedley College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on Reedley College
South Plains College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full South Plains College report
Mount Olive College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Mount Olive College
Sussex County Community College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Sussex County Community College
University Of The District Of Columbia ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Agricultural Economics Business schools. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia
Cumberland County College placed #47 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. See the full Cumberland County College profile
North Georgia Technical College placed #48 among Agricultural Economics Business schools in the United States. More on North Georgia Technical College
Pratt Community College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. More on Pratt Community College
Columbia Basin College did well this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Columbia Basin College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 399 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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