2026 Agriculture & Natural Resources Rankings

Best Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Data-driven rankings of 661 colleges excelling in Agriculture & Natural Resources programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Agriculture & Natural Resources.
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Top Colleges for Agriculture & Natural Resources

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#1

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.4 / 100
93.4
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
81%
Program Depth
15 programs
97%
Retention
98%
98%

Cornell University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,264 students with in-state tuition of $65,204.

Field productivity stands at 3% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.4 / 100
91.4
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
78%
Program Depth
21 programs
99%
Retention
93%
96%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.2 / 100
91.2
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
74%
Program Depth
29 programs
100%
Retention
94%
97%

Texas A & M University-College Station is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 76,633 students with in-state tuition of $9,003.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Davis, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.4 / 100
90.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
73%
Program Depth
19 programs
98%
Retention
93%
96%

University of California-Davis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,707 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 2% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.9 / 100
89.9
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
79%
Program Depth
13 programs
95%
Retention
95%
98%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 22,485 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89.5 / 100
89.5
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
82%
Program Depth
24 programs
100%
Retention
88%
91%

Iowa State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,177 students with in-state tuition of $8,982.

Field productivity stands at 3% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
69%
Program Depth
13 programs
95%
Retention
97%
98%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,814 students with in-state tuition of $4,477.

Field productivity stands at 2% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.9 / 100
87.9
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
64%
Program Depth
26 programs
100%
Retention
95%
98%

University of Georgia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 41,615 students with in-state tuition of $9,790.

Field productivity stands at 1% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.6 / 100
87.6
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
22 programs
99%
Retention
87%
90%

Kansas State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,745 students with in-state tuition of $9,964.

Field productivity stands at 4% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.5 / 100
87.5
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
94%
97%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
80%
Program Depth
18 programs
98%
Retention
84%
86%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,043 students with in-state tuition of $5,417.

Field productivity stands at 3% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.6 / 100
86.6
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
67%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
92%
95%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Mitchell, SD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.6 / 100
85.6
Field Productivity
7.4% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
81%
Retention
84%
86%

Mitchell Technical College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,132 students with in-state tuition of $4,092.

Field productivity stands at 7% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.5 / 100
85.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
66%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
93%
96%

Auburn University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 86, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Columbia, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
69%
Program Depth
14 programs
96%
Retention
91%
94%

University of Missouri-Columbia is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,013 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 2% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

East Lansing, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.4 / 100
85.4
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
62%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
91%
94%

Michigan State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 51,316 students with in-state tuition of $16,930.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.3 / 100
85.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
77%
Program Depth
23 programs
99%
Retention
84%
86%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $8,010.

Field productivity stands at 2% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Fort Collins, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
72%
Program Depth
15 programs
97%
Retention
85%
88%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,500 students with in-state tuition of $10,299.

Field productivity stands at 2% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Tuskegee, AL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
87%
Program Depth
6 programs
81%
Retention
73%
63%

Tuskegee University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,846 students with in-state tuition of $19,594.

Field productivity stands at 5% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Cobleskill, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
13.3% productivity
94%
Program Depth
16 programs
98%
Retention
72%
60%

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 1,792 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 13% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
62%
Program Depth
14 programs
96%
Retention
93%
96%

Clemson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 28,747 students with in-state tuition of $14,038.

Field productivity stands at 1% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.1 / 100
83.1
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
63%
Program Depth
17 programs
98%
Retention
92%
95%

Purdue University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Field productivity stands at 1% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
66%
Program Depth
17 programs
98%
Retention
85%
88%

Texas Tech University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,773 students with in-state tuition of $8,935.

Field productivity stands at 1% (66th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Brookings, SD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
82%
Program Depth
15 programs
97%
Retention
83%
85%

South Dakota State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,498 students with in-state tuition of $7,773.

Field productivity stands at 3% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.7 / 100
82.7
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
13 programs
95%
Retention
94%
97%

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 60,046 students with in-state tuition of $11,826.

Field productivity stands at 1% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Stephenville, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
9 programs
89%
Retention
74%
66%

Tarleton State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 15,937 students with in-state tuition of $4,416.

Field productivity stands at 3% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Fargo, ND

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.2 / 100
82.2
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
77%
74%

North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 11,952 students with in-state tuition of $9,309.

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Madison, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.1 / 100
82.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
95%
98%

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 49,605 students with in-state tuition of $9,644.

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Pullman, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82 / 100
82
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
20 programs
98%
Retention
80%
81%

Washington State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 98th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,490 students with in-state tuition of $10,976.

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Corvallis, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
61%
Program Depth
14 programs
96%
Retention
87%
90%

Oregon State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,622 students with in-state tuition of $11,145.

Field productivity stands at 1% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.8 / 100
81.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
56%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
91%
94%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 31,810 students with in-state tuition of $16,591.

Field productivity stands at 1% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
54%
Program Depth
15 programs
97%
Retention
92%
95%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Pomona, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.4 / 100
81.4
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
59%
Program Depth
7 programs
84%
Retention
88%
91%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,848 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Mattoon, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
10.9% productivity
93%
Program Depth
8 programs
87%
Retention
70%
52%

Lake Land College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 3,699 students with in-state tuition of $7,139.

Field productivity stands at 11% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Chico, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
1.7% productivity
72%
Program Depth
5 programs
73%
Retention
84%
86%

California State University-Chico is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 14,523 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 2% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

River Falls, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
86%
Program Depth
7 programs
84%
Retention
73%
63%

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 5,064 students with in-state tuition of $6,837.

Field productivity stands at 5% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Fresno, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.8 / 100
80.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
68%
Program Depth
8 programs
87%
Retention
78%
77%

California State University-Fresno is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,986 students with in-state tuition of $5,742.

Field productivity stands at 1% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Mississippi State, MS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.5 / 100
80.5
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
74%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
83%
85%

Mississippi State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,657 students with in-state tuition of $9,665.

Field productivity stands at 2% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
44%
Program Depth
15 programs
97%
Retention
96%
98%

University of Maryland-College Park is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 40,813 students with in-state tuition of $9,889.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.2 / 100
80.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
60%
Program Depth
10 programs
91%
Retention
91%
94%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,304 students with in-state tuition of $11,332.

Field productivity stands at 1% (60th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.1 / 100
80.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
59%
Program Depth
15 programs
97%
Retention
87%
90%

University of Kentucky is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 32,703 students with in-state tuition of $11,849.

Field productivity stands at 1% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80 / 100
80
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
91%
94%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,890 students with in-state tuition of $14,496.

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.7 / 100
78.7
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
50%
Program Depth
9 programs
89%
Retention
90%
93%

University of Delaware scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 93th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 24,221 students with in-state tuition of $14,040.

Field productivity stands at 1% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Mesa, AZ

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
78.1 / 100
78.1
Field Productivity
27.9% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
84%

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 373 students.

Field productivity stands at 28% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Mount Olive, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78 / 100
78
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
80%
Program Depth
10 programs
91%
Retention
77%
74%

University of Mount Olive scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 91th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,128 students with in-state tuition of $24,850.

Field productivity stands at 3% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Doylestown, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
89%
Program Depth
13 programs
95%
Retention
66%
37%

Delaware Valley University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 2,189 students with in-state tuition of $40,680.

Field productivity stands at 6% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Mayaguez, PR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
76%
Program Depth
11 programs
92%
Retention
84%
86%

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,716 students with in-state tuition of $5,024.

Field productivity stands at 2% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Renton, WA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
77.6 / 100
77.6
Field Productivity
22.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
91%

Pima Medical Institute-Renton scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 400 students.

Field productivity stands at 22% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Fayetteville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
54%
Program Depth
12 programs
94%
Retention
86%
89%

University of Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 32,140 students with in-state tuition of $7,666.

Field productivity stands at 1% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Storrs, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.2 / 100
77.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
49%
Program Depth
7 programs
84%
Retention
91%
94%

University of Connecticut scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 94th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 27,364 students with in-state tuition of $16,332.

Field productivity stands at 1% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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