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507 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in the United States

Of the 507 Agriculture & Environment universities in the United States, Cornell University ranks highest at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Columbia University (QS World #14) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 982 matching courses between them.

507 universities · ranked best first

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26Ranked
SU State University of New York at Stony Brook logo
QS World #452 #98 in United States United States

State University of New York at Stony Brook

Public University · 8 courses in Agriculture & Environment

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#452 QS World University Rankings 2026
#98 in United States
28Ranked
WS Washington State University at Vancouver logo
QS World #466 #103 in United States United States
#466 QS World University Rankings 2025
#103 in United States
31Ranked
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
QS World #488 #113 in United States United States

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public University · 5 courses in Agriculture & Environment

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#488 QS World University Rankings 2025
#113 in United States
33Ranked
SU State University of New York at Buffalo logo
QS World #491 #116 in United States United States

State University of New York at Buffalo

Public University · 7 courses in Agriculture & Environment

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#491 QS World University Rankings 2024
#116 in United States
40Ranked
PS Pennsylvania State University logo
#165 in United States United States

Pennsylvania State University

Public University · 4 courses in Agriculture & Environment

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#165 in United States · by research impact
28,533,446 citations · h-index 1,364

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How these universities are ranked

38 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #545 (CUNY Macauly Honors College); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Berkeley has the largest research record in this group, with 58,388,527 citations and an h-index of 1,903. 12 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 503 public to 4 private institutions. By location, New York (4), Massachusetts (3) and Minnesota (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Columbia University, founded in 1754. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 650 bachelor's, 57 diploma, 52 master's and 11 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Agriculture & Environment (913), Environmental Management (21), Agriculture (16) and Animal Science (10). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 21 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 28 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 23 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and Columbia University the most at USD 66,000; the middle of the range is about USD 22,326. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Agriculture & Environment in the United States?

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Columbia University (QS World #14) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Agriculture & Environment in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in the United States?

503 public and 4 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Agriculture & Environment courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Agriculture & Environment online with a university in the United States?

21 of these courses are listed as online.

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