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Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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1.	Animal Breeding, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Animal Science, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Floriculture & Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Plant Breeding, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Plant Pathology, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Plant Protection, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Pomology, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Soil and Crop Sciences, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
1.	Vegetable Crops, Cornell University	10.8	$19,195*	20.0†	27%†	710†	675†
10.	Agronomy, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
10.	Animal Science, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
10.	Fisheries & Aquatic Science, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
10.	Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
10.	Plant Medicine, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
10.	Soil and Water Science, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
10.	Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, University of Florida	9.0	$17,971*	28.2†	57%†	640†	620†
17.	Animal Science, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Forest Science, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Horticultural Sciences, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Interdisciplinary-Plant Physiology, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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17.	Poultry Science, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Soil & Crop Sciences, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
17.	Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A & M University	7.9	$20,092*	31.4†	70%†	615†	585†
26.	Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	7.6	$15,385*	24.6†	68%†	675†	615†
26.	Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	7.6	$15,385*	24.6†	68%†	675†	615†
28.	Agricultural Sciences, Cornell University-Ny State Statutory Colleges	5.8	$25,635*	10.2	30%	680	665
29.	Animal Science, North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
29.	Crop Science, North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
29.	Forestry, North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
29.	Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
29.	Poultry Science, North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
29.	Recreation & Tourism Mgmt., North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
29.	Soil Science, North Carolina State University at Raleigh	5.1	$13,516*	22.8†	59%†	615†	580†
36.	Agronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Conservation Biology & Sustainable Dev, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Forest Ecology and Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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36.	Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
36.	Soil Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison	4.3	$16,390*	18.2†	71%†	650†	615†
45.	Agronomy, University of Nebraska at Lincoln	4.2	$14,837*	22.6†	75%†	605†	595†
45.	Agronomy and Horticulture - HORTICULTURE, University of Nebraska at Lincoln	4.2	$14,837*	22.6†	75%†	605†	595†
45.	Animal Science, University of Nebraska at Lincoln	4.2	$14,837*	22.6†	75%†	605†	595†
48.	Agronomy, Kansas State University	4.0	$20,797*	19.4†	48%†	600*	577*
48.	Animal Sciences & Industry, Kansas State University	4.0	$20,797*	19.4†	48%†	600*	577*
48.	Grain Science & Industry, Kansas State University	4.0	$20,797*	19.4†	48%†	600*	577*
48.	Horticulture, Forestry & Recreation Res, Kansas State University	4.0	$20,797*	19.4†	48%†	600*	577*
48.	Landscape Architecture, Kansas State University	4.0	$20,797*	19.4†	48%†	600*	577*
53.	Agronomy (Crop & Soil Sciences), University of Georgia	3.9	$16,416*	18.0†	62%†	615†	610†
53.	Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia	3.9	$16,416*	18.0†	62%†	615†	610†
53.	Horticulture, University of Georgia	3.9	$16,416*	18.0†	62%†	615†	610†
53.	Poultry Science, University of Georgia	3.9	$16,416*	18.0†	62%†	615†	610†
57.	Animal Science, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
57.	Comm Ag Rec & Res Studies, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
57.	Crop & Soil Science, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
57.	Fisheries & Wildlife, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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57.	Food Science & Human Nutrition, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
57.	Forestry, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
57.	Horticulture, Michigan State University	2.6	$12,285*	22.8†	76%†	585†	555†
64.	Animal Sciences, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	2.2	$14,808*	14.8†	70%†	630†	600†
64.	Applied Plant Sciences, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	2.2	$14,808*	14.8†	70%†	630†	600†
64.	Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	2.2	$14,808*	14.8†	70%†	630†	600†
64.	Wildlife Conservation, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	2.2	$14,808*	14.8†	70%†	630†	600†
68.	Agricultural Chemistry, University of California-Berkeley	1.9	$27,050*	0.6†	25%†	685†	645†
68.	Forestry, University of California-Berkeley	1.9	$27,050*	0.6†	25%†	685†	645†
68.	Landscape Architecture, University of California-Berkeley	1.9	$27,050*	0.6†	25%†	685†	645†
68.	Range Management, University of California-Berkeley	1.9	$27,050*	0.6†	25%†	685†	645†
68.	Soil Science, University of California-Berkeley	1.9	$27,050*	0.6†	25%†	685†	645†
68.	Wildland Resource Sci, University of California-Berkeley	1.9	$27,050*	0.6†	25%†	685†	645†
68.	Animal Sciences, University of Maryland-College Park	1.9	$16,644*	7.8†	49%†	650†	625†
68.	Horticulture, University of Maryland-College Park	1.9	$16,644*	7.8†	49%†	650†	625†
68.	Natural Resource Sciences, University of Maryland-College Park	1.9	$16,644*	7.8†	49%†	650†	625†
68.	Plant Biology, University of Maryland-College Park	1.9	$16,644*	7.8†	49%†	650†	625†
68.	Sustainable Development & Conservation B, University of Maryland-College Park	1.9	$16,644*	7.8†	49%†	650†	625†
79.	Agronomy, Purdue University-Main Campus	1.7	$13,920*	21.4†	85%†	590†	555†
79.	Animal Sciences, Purdue University-Main Campus	1.7	$13,920*	21.4†	85%†	590†	555†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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79.	Horticulture & Landscape Archi, Purdue University-Main Campus	1.7	$13,920*	21.4†	85%†	590†	555†
79.	Youth Development & Agricultural Educati, Purdue University-Main Campus	1.7	$13,920*	21.4†	85%†	590†	555†
83.	Agronomy, Iowa State University	1.5	$17,891*	17.0†	90%†	620†	595†
83.	Animal Science, Iowa State University	1.5	$17,891*	17.0†	90%†	620†	595†
83.	Horticulture, Iowa State University	1.5	$17,891*	17.0†	90%†	620†	595†
83.	Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University	1.5	$17,891*	17.0†	90%†	620†	595†
83.	Professional Agriculture, Iowa State University	1.5	$17,891*	17.0†	90%†	620†	595†
83.	Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University	1.5	$17,891*	17.0†	90%†	620†	595†
89.	Animal Science, Ohio State University-Main Campus	1.3	$17,413*	18.8†	73%†	580†	560†
89.	Horticulture and Crop Science, Ohio State University-Main Campus	1.3	$17,413*	18.8†	73%†	580†	560†
89.	Landscape Architecture, Ohio State University-Main Campus	1.3	$17,413*	18.8†	73%†	580†	560†
89.	Soil Science, Ohio State University-Main Campus	1.3	$17,413*	18.8†	73%†	580†	560†
93.	Agricultural and Extension Education, University of Arkansas Main Campus	0.8	$13,442*	18.6†	87%†	580†	575†
93.	Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas Main Campus	0.8	$13,442*	18.6†	87%†	580†	575†
93.	Animal Science, University of Arkansas Main Campus	0.8	$13,442*	18.6†	87%†	580†	575†
93.	Horticulture, University of Arkansas Main Campus	0.8	$13,442*	18.6†	87%†	580†	575†
93.	Poultry Science, University of Arkansas Main Campus	0.8	$13,442*	18.6†	87%†	580†	575†
98.	Animal Science, Rutgers University-New Brunswick/Piscataway	0.6	$15,478*	11.6	61%	615	580
99.	Agricultural & Extension Education, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.0	$16,952*	10.0†	58%†	610†	580†
99.	Animal Science, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.0	$16,952*	10.0†	58%†	610†	580†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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99.	Crop & Soil Sciences (Soil Science), Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.0	$16,952*	10.0†	58%†	610†	580†
99.	Crop and Soil Sciences (Agronomy), Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.0	$16,952*	10.0†	58%†	610†	580†
99.	Horticulture, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.0	$16,952*	10.0†	58%†	610†	580†
99.	Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.0	$16,952*	10.0†	58%†	610†	580†
105.	Animal Science, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
105.	Avian Sciences, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
105.	Food Science, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
105.	Horticulture & Agronomy, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
105.	International Agricultural Development, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
105.	Soils and Biochemistry, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
105.	Viticulture and Enology, University of California-Davis	-0.4	$27,424*	9.2†	55%†	615†	565†
112.	Agronomy, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	-0.5	$20,481*	12.8†	78%†	600†	575†
112.	Animal Science, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	-0.5	$20,481*	12.8†	78%†	600†	575†
112.	Dairy Science, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	-0.5	$20,481*	12.8†	78%†	600†	575†
112.	Food Science, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	-0.5	$20,481*	12.8†	78%†	600†	575†
112.	Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	-0.5	$20,481*	12.8†	78%†	600†	575†
112.	Horticulture, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	-0.5	$20,481*	12.8†	78%†	600†	575†
118.	Animal Science, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	-0.6	$16,859*	11.8†	51%†	565†	555†
118.	Forestry, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	-0.6	$16,859*	11.8†	51%†	565†	555†
118.	Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	-0.6	$16,859*	11.8†	51%†	565†	555†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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118.	Plant & Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	-0.6	$16,859*	11.8†	51%†	565†	555†
118.	Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia	-0.6	$14,545*	11.8†	83%†	595†	600†
118.	Fisheries and Wildlife, University of Missouri-Columbia	-0.6	$14,545*	11.8†	83%†	595†	600†
118.	Forestry, University of Missouri-Columbia	-0.6	$14,545*	11.8†	83%†	595†	600†
118.	Parks, Recreation and Tourism, University of Missouri-Columbia	-0.6	$14,545*	11.8†	83%†	595†	600†
118.	Plant, Insect, and Microbial Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia	-0.6	$14,545*	11.8†	83%†	595†	600†
127.	Agricultural Science, Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Agronomy (Plant & Soil Sci's Dept), Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Animal Physiology (Anim/Dairy Sci Dept), Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Food Science & Technology, Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Forestry, Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Horticulture (Plant & Soil Sci's Dept), Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Poultry Science, Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Weed Science (Plant & Soil Sci's Dept), Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
127.	Wildlife & Fisheries, Mississippi State University	-0.7	$14,215*	10.8†	69%†	600*	577*
136.	Animal & Food Sci's (Animal Sci Major), University of Delaware	-0.8	$14,492*	5.4†	47%†	610†	595†
136.	Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware	-0.8	$14,492*	5.4†	47%†	610†	595†
138.	Animal & Poultry Sciences - APSC, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	-1.0	$11,982*	8.8†	72%†	615†	585†
138.	Dairy Science - DASC, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	-1.0	$11,982*	8.8†	72%†	615†	585†
138.	Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences - FIW, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	-1.0	$11,982*	8.8†	72%†	615†	585†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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138.	Forestry - FOR, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	-1.0	$11,982*	8.8†	72%†	615†	585†
138.	Horticulture - HORT, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	-1.0	$11,982*	8.8†	72%†	615†	585†
138.	Wood Science and Forest Products - WOOD,, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	-1.0	$11,982*	8.8†	72%†	615†	585†
144.	Agriculture, General, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Agronomy, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Animal Science, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Crop Science, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Fisheries Science, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Food Technology, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Land Use Planning Mgt & Des, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Range Science, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Soil Science, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
144.	Wildlife Science, Texas Tech University	-1.1	$17,004*	13.0†	71%†	575†	555†
154.	Animal Science, University of Massachusetts-Amherst	-1.8	$18,536*	12.0†	80%†	575†	565†
154.	Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Amherst	-1.8	$18,536*	12.0†	80%†	575†	565†
156.	Animal Science, University of Connecticut	-2.0	$16,135*	4.0†	51%†	600†	585†
156.	Plant Science, University of Connecticut	-2.0	$16,135*	4.0†	51%†	600†	585†
158.	Animal Science, University of Arizona	-2.3	$18,949*	12.8†	88%†	565†	560†
158.	Plant Sciences, University of Arizona	-2.3	$18,949*	12.8†	88%†	565†	560†
160.	Animal Sciences - ANSC, University of Kentucky	-2.4	$15,711*	10.2†	79%†	575†	565†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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160.	Crop Science - CRSC, University of Kentucky	-2.4	$15,711*	10.2†	79%†	575†	565†
160.	Forestry - FORE, University of Kentucky	-2.4	$15,711*	10.2†	79%†	575†	565†
160.	Plant and Soil Science - PSSC, University of Kentucky	-2.4	$15,711*	10.2†	79%†	575†	565†
160.	Soil Science - SOSC, University of Kentucky	-2.4	$15,711*	10.2†	79%†	575†	565†
165.	Animal Sciences, Clemson University	-2.7	$17,422*	3.8†	69%†	615†	590†
165.	Food Technology/Science, Clemson University	-2.7	$17,422*	3.8†	69%†	615†	590†
165.	Plant Science, Clemson University	-2.7	$17,422*	3.8†	69%†	615†	590†
168.	Plant and Soil Science, Alabama A & M University	-2.8	$10,969*	1.2	42%	600*	577*
168.	Animal Science, The University of Tennessee	-2.8	$14,658*	5.8†	44%†	555†	555†
168.	Forestry, The University of Tennessee	-2.8	$14,658*	5.8†	44%†	555†	555†
168.	Plant & Soil Science, The University of Tennessee	-2.8	$14,658*	5.8†	44%†	555†	555†
168.	Wildlife & Fisheries Science, The University of Tennessee	-2.8	$14,658*	5.8†	44%†	555†	555†
173.	Agronomy & Soils, Auburn University Main Campus	-2.9	$15,301*	10.8†	82%†	570†	550†
173.	Animal Sciences, Auburn University Main Campus	-2.9	$15,301*	10.8†	82%†	570†	550†
173.	Fisheries & Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University Main Campus	-2.9	$15,301*	10.8†	82%†	570†	550†
173.	Forestry & Wildlife Science, Auburn University Main Campus	-2.9	$15,301*	10.8†	82%†	570†	550†
173.	Horticulture, Auburn University Main Campus	-2.9	$15,301*	10.8†	82%†	570†	550†
173.	Poultry Science, Auburn University Main Campus	-2.9	$15,301*	10.8†	82%†	570†	550†
179.	Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
179.	Animal Sciences, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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179.	Bioag Science & Pest Management, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
179.	Fishery and Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
179.	Horticulture, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
179.	Natural Resource Rec & Tourism, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
179.	Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University	-3.5	$16,784*	10.2†	88%†	565†	555†
186.	Animal Sciences, Washington State University	-3.7	$17,688*	8.6†	74%†	560†	545†
186.	Crop Science, Washington State University	-3.7	$17,688*	8.6†	74%†	560†	545†
186.	Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Washington State University	-3.7	$17,688*	8.6†	74%†	560†	545†
186.	Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University	-3.7	$17,688*	8.6†	74%†	560†	545†
186.	Soil Science, Washington State University	-3.7	$17,688*	8.6†	74%†	560†	545†
191.	Agriculture, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Animal Sciences, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Crop Science, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Fisheries Science, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Forest Science, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Horticulture, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Soil Science, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
191.	Wildlife Science, Oregon State University	-4.4	$13,484*	10.8†	90%†	550†	530†
199.	Animal and Range Sciences, North Dakota State University-Main Campus	-4.6	$11,443*	5.4†	88%†	575†	575†
199.	Cereal & Food Sciences, North Dakota State University-Main Campus	-4.6	$11,443*	5.4†	88%†	575†	575†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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199.	Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University-Main Campus	-4.6	$11,443*	5.4†	88%†	575†	575†
199.	Soil Science, North Dakota State University-Main Campus	-4.6	$11,443*	5.4†	88%†	575†	575†
203.	Animal Sciences, University of Vermont	-4.7	$18,096*	2.8†	80%†	585†	580†
203.	Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont	-4.7	$18,096*	2.8†	80%†	585†	580†
205.	Animal and Range Sciences, South Dakota State University	-4.9	$13,128*	3.6†	93%†	600*	577*
205.	Dairy Science, South Dakota State University	-4.9	$13,128*	3.6†	93%†	600*	577*
205.	Plant Science, South Dakota State University	-4.9	$13,128*	3.6†	93%†	600*	577*
205.	Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, South Dakota State University	-4.9	$13,128*	3.6†	93%†	600*	577*
209.	Animal and Nutritional Sciences, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	-5.7	$18,517*	1.4	72%	570	560
210.	Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa	-5.8	$13,014*	2.0†	65%†	570†	535†
210.	Tropical Plant & Soil Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa	-5.8	$13,014*	2.0†	65%†	570†	535†
212.	Animal & Range Sciences, Montana State University-Bozeman	-6.4	$14,401*	1.0†	74%†	565†	550†
212.	Plant Sciences, Montana State University-Bozeman	-6.4	$14,401*	1.0†	74%†	565†	550†
214.	Agricultural Bio (Ent, Pl Path & Wd Sci), New Mexico State University-Main Campus	-6.8	$22,019*	8.4†	81%†	500†	500†
214.	Agronomy and Horticulture, New Mexico State University-Main Campus	-6.8	$22,019*	8.4†	81%†	500†	500†
214.	Animal and Range Sciences, New Mexico State University-Main Campus	-6.8	$22,019*	8.4†	81%†	500†	500†
214.	Fishery and Wildlife Sciences, New Mexico State University-Main Campus	-6.8	$22,019*	8.4†	81%†	500†	500†
218.	Agricultural & Extension Education, University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
218.	Animal & Veterinary Science, University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
218.	Conservation Social Sciences, University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
Rank	Department	Your Score	Cost / Year (-5)	Deg / Yr (3)	UG Acc (-1)	SAT-M (1)	SAT-V (1)
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218.	Food Science & Toxicology, University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
218.	Forest Products Dept., University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
218.	Plant, Soil, & Entomological Sciences, University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
218.	Rangeland Ecology & Management, University of Idaho	-6.9	$19,025*	2.0†	83%†	550†	550†
225.	Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences, Utah State University	-7.1	$12,614*	2.4†	92%†	555†	550†
225.	Forest, Range and Wildlife Sciences, Utah State University	-7.1	$12,614*	2.4†	92%†	555†	550†
225.	Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology, Utah State University	-7.1	$12,614*	2.4†	92%†	555†	550†
228.	Plant Sciences, University of California-Riverside	-7.3	$28,215*	1.4	74%	565	510
229.	Animal Science (other than Reprod Bio), University of Wyoming	-7.6	$13,377*	3.0†	95%†	545†	540†
229.	Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming	-7.6	$13,377*	3.0†	95%†	545†	540†
229.	Reproductive Biology (Dept Animal Sci), University of Wyoming	-7.6	$13,377*	3.0†	95%†	545†	540†
232.	Animal Sciences, University of Maine	-7.7	$13,605*	1.0†	79%†	540†	535†
232.	Botany and Plant Pathology, University of Maine	-7.7	$13,605*	1.0†	79%†	540†	535†
232.	Horticulture, University of Maine	-7.7	$13,605*	1.0†	79%†	540†	535†
232.	Marine Policy, University of Maine	-7.7	$13,605*	1.0†	79%†	540†	535†
232.	Plant Science (Ph.D.), University of Maine	-7.7	$13,605*	1.0†	79%†	540†	535†
237.	Agriculture, Texas A & M University-Kingsville	-12.1	$9,848†	1.4†	97%†	475†	465†
237.	Human Sciences, Texas A & M University-Kingsville	-12.1	$9,848†	1.4†	97%†	475†	465†

Unranked Agricultural Sciences Graduate Schools

Item Descriptions

Your Score

Your customized program score is a weighted sum of points for each item. The weights were selected on this page. For an item with importance weight W, a program receives W × S points for being S standard deviations above average. Larger values are better.

Cost Per Year (Cost / Year)

Low yearly cost (tuition, fees, room and board, other expenses) for an out of state student living on campus. Assumes median tuition remission. Your weight = -5. Smaller values are better. (IPEDS, 2001-2005)

Doctorates Granted per Year (Deg / Yr)

The average number of doctorates granted by the program per year between 2001 and 2005. Your weight = 3. Larger values are better. (IPEDS, 2001-2005)

Undergraduate Acceptance Rate (UG Acc)

The percentage of applicants the institution accepts into its undergraduate programs. Your weight = -1. Smaller values are better. (IPEDS, 2005)

Math SAT Score (SAT-M)

The average of the 25th and 75th percentile mathematics SAT scores for undergraduates at the institution. Your weight = 1. Larger values are better. (IPEDS, 2005)

Verbal SAT Score (SAT-V)

The average of the 25th and 75th percentile verbal SAT scores for undergraduates at the institution. Your weight = 1. Larger values are better. (IPEDS, 2005)

Missing Values

Missing values have been replaced with the average value for all programs in the field.

Data Sources

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

IPEDS is an annual, comprehensive set of surveys of all colleges and universities in the United States. The surveys are conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics.  Learn more

National Research Council

The National Research Council conducts assessments of doctoral programs in the United States every 10 to 15 years). The data we use are from the most recent assessment, the 1995 study Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States: Continuity and Change. Learn more about the NRC study's methods here; order a copy here. The next NRC assessment is scheduled for release in Summer 2009.  Learn more

Survey of Earned Doctorates

The NSF/NIH/NEH/USED/USDA/NASA Survey of Earned Doctorates is an annual survey of all new recipients of doctorates from US universities at graduation. The average of the response rates for the 2000–2004 surveys was 92%.  Learn more

Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering

The Survey is an annual assessment of the number and characteristics of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in science, engineering, and health-related fields. It is conducted by the National Science Foundation.  Learn more