Educads

7 Best Public Agriculture Universities in the United States

Of the 7 Public Agriculture universities in the United States, University of California, Davis ranks highest at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Auburn University (#225 in United States) and Humboldt State University (#384 in United States). Across the whole list there are 16 courses to choose from.

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

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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Davis has the largest research record in this group, with 30,383,251 citations and an h-index of 1,238.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

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

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Agriculture?

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 Public Agriculture in the United States?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Agriculture course take in the United States?

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

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

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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

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

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.

Stay updated

Get admission alerts, scholarship deadlines & university news — free.