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Cheapest Agriculture Colleges in Missouri

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Truman State University delivers Missouri's most affordable agriculture education at $12,030 net cost while maintaining selective 45% admission standards. The $6,000 gap between cheapest and most expensive programs reflects varying institutional approaches across the state's public universities. Missouri's agriculture sector, anchored by companies like Monsanto and extensive crop production, creates steady demand for graduates who earn between $32,925 and $43,798 annually.
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Programs
$12,030 – $19,889
Net Price Range
$35,821
Avg. Program Earnings
56.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,030 $9,470 68.4% 45.1%
2 $12,484 $9,290 22.1%
3 $14,824 $10,181 57.5% 85.6%
4 $17,502 $9,024 57.3% 92.6%
5 $19,889 $14,130 76.2% 79.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Truman State University the most affordable agriculture option in Missouri?

Truman State charges just $12,030 net cost for agriculture programs, nearly $2,500 less than the next cheapest option. The university maintains this low cost while accepting only 45% of applicants, making it both selective and affordable.

How do graduation rates vary among Missouri's cheapest agriculture programs?

Graduation rates span a wide 54-percentage-point range, from Lincoln University's 22% to University of Missouri-Columbia's 76%. Truman State achieves a solid 68% graduation rate despite having the lowest net cost at $12,030.

Where do agriculture graduates from these programs typically find employment in Missouri?

Missouri's agriculture sector includes major employers like Monsanto in crop science and extensive farming operations throughout the state. Graduates earn between $32,925 and $43,798 annually, with Northwest Missouri State graduates commanding the highest average at $43,798.

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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.