Which agricultural colleges are top ranking colleges in the U.S.?

Question

I want to go to college for Agribusiness and equine studies. However I want to go to the best college available for it (and I am sure I could get into any college I wanted, because I have very good grades+test scores). I have researched a lot, but I just do not know how to know if the college is high ranking or not.

I want to be able to say, "I went to _____ college" with honor. And for people listening to say, " WOW, that's a really tough/great school". (Is that silly or conceited? IDK)

Anyway I am 17 and I will graduate by Christmas. (If that helps you see were I am, and why I am asking)

Answer 1

America's Best Colleges 2008 (see the site below) lists many colleges/universities that offer Equestrian/Equine Studies.  Click on each for information about them.

The second link is the same site but with a list of schools offering Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.

good luck

Answer 2

You may have to go to the midwest (Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas) or to Texas for the agribusiness part. Might check out North or South Dakota State system also. I know that Cornell has excellent pre-vet and business programs, but I am not sure that they have a major featuring both of your interest areas. There may be a program like you seek in the CalState system.

In my opinion, all of the big state systems are good schools. Besides, I think that it is more important where you go to grad school than where you do your undergraduate work.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

I was told Michigan State University had a good agricultural college.