Best Colleges for Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural engineering graduates tackle critical challenges in food production, water management, and sustainable farming technology. With only 25 schools nationwide offering this specialized major, competition for admission can be intense. Graduates typically earn around $57,143 annually, reflecting strong demand for professionals who can bridge engineering principles with agricultural applications. When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience, research opportunities in areas like precision agriculture or renewable energy systems, and strong industry partnerships. Look for curricula that blend traditional engineering coursework with agricultural sciences, environmental sustainability, and emerging technologies like automation and biotechnology to prepare for this evolving field.

Schools Ranked

$57,143

Avg. Program Earnings

78.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of Maryland-College Park College Park, Maryland	$73,164	88.6%	public
2	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$67,660	63.7%	public
3	University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska	$67,324	65.8%	public
4	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, Minnesota	$65,238	84.8%	public
5	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$64,791	87.2%	public
6	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$63,997	83.1%	public
7	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$63,749	89.3%	public
8	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois	$61,303	84.9%	public
9	Iowa State University Ames, Iowa	$60,485	75.5%	public
10	Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, Ohio	$57,920	87.7%	public
11	Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, New Jersey	$57,318	85.0%	public
12	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia	$57,318	86.3%	public
13	Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan	$56,415	82.2%	public
14	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California	$55,964	85.2%	public
15	Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas	$55,718	70.5%	public
16	North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina	$55,693	84.6%	public
17	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$53,984	83.8%	public
18	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, New York	$52,107	40.9%	public
19	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$51,690	95.1%	private-nonprofit
20	University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	$49,269	60.9%	public
21	Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina	$48,823	87.9%	public
22	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	$48,041	51.2%	public
23	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	$48,041	70.6%	public
24	University of Florida Gainesville, Florida	$46,478	91.5%	public
25	University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky	$46,087	69.9%	public