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7 Best Agriculture Universities in the United States

University of California, Davis leads the 7 Agriculture universities in the United States at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Auburn University (#225 in United States) and Humboldt State University (#384 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 16 matching courses between them.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
AU Auburn University logo
#225 in United States United States
#225 in United States · by research impact
4,025,655 citations · h-index 491
7Ranked
UT University of Tennessee, Martin logo
#1,098 in United States United States
#1,098 in United States · by research impact
30,347 citations · h-index 75

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Davis at #114 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Davis is cited most (30,383,251 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 14 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Tennessee, Martin offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of California, Davis (QS World #114), Auburn University (#225 in United States) and Humboldt State University (#384 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Agriculture in the United States?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Agriculture 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 online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Agriculture courses in the United States?

University of Tennessee, Martin, with 5, ahead of Auburn University (5).

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