Cheapest Agricultural Business and Management Colleges in California

California State University-Bakersfield offers the most affordable Agricultural Business and Management program in California at just $5,825 net cost, nearly $10,000 less than UC Davis at $15,288. The state's agricultural sector generates over $54 billion annually, creating strong demand for business-minded graduates who understand both farming operations and market economics. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates command the highest starting salaries at $57,149, while acceptance rates vary dramatically from 30% to 95% across the seven programs.

Programs

$5,825 – $15,624

Net Price Range

$46,389

Avg. Program Earnings

66.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Agricultural Business and Management Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, California	$5,825	$7,696	49.3%	86.6%
2	California State University-Fresno Fresno, California	$6,480	$6,980	54.8%	95.4%
3	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, California	$11,580	$7,439	66.7%	55.4%
4	Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, California	$13,801	$8,190	60.5%	94.0%
5	California State University-Chico Chico, California	$14,838	$8,064	63.6%	95.0%
6	University of California-Davis Davis, California	$15,288	$15,247	85.1%	37.3%
7	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California	$15,624	$11,075	85.2%	30.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge salary difference between Cal Poly programs?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates earn $57,149 compared to Cal Poly Pomona's $35,060, a $22,089 gap. San Luis Obispo's location near major agricultural corporations and its 85.20% graduation rate contribute to stronger employment outcomes.

How competitive are California's top agricultural business programs?

UC Davis accepts just 37.34% of applicants while maintaining an 85.10% graduation rate. In contrast, CSU Fresno accepts 95.43% of students, making it far more accessible while still producing graduates earning $47,260.

Does the Cal Grant program help with these agricultural business degrees?

Cal Grant can cover full tuition at CSU campuses, where in-state costs range from $6,980 to $8,190. This makes programs like CSU Fresno especially affordable since the grant covers most educational expenses beyond living costs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.