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10 Best PhD Agriculture & Environment Universities in the United States

Of the 10 PhD Agriculture & Environment universities in the United States, Washington State University at Vancouver ranks highest at #466 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is followed by CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) and University of Kentucky (#182 in United States). The universities on this list offer 11 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #466 (Washington State University at Vancouver) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Kentucky has the largest research record in this group, with 11,193,255 citations and an h-index of 804.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 10 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (1) account for the most of those we can place. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the largest, with 3,254 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years and null. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). North Carolina A&T State University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466), CUNY Graduate School and University Center (QS World #545) and University of Kentucky (#182 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with null the next most common.

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

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

Which university has the most PhD Agriculture & Environment courses in the United States?

North Carolina A&T State University, with 2, ahead of CUNY Graduate School and University Center (1).

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