The Agriculture Resource Library · Colleges & universities

Agriculture programs at colleges in Kentucky.

21 institutions in Kentucky awarding agriculture credentials, from certificates to doctorates, with 2 land-grant. Filter by field, level, or type; switch to the map; print the list.

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Asbury University

Wilmore, KY

  • private nonprofit
  • 4-year

2 fields of study · Bachelor's

Berea College

Berea, KY

  • private nonprofit
  • 4-year

1 field of study · Bachelor's

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY

  • 1890 land-grant
  • HBCU
  • Public
  • 4-year

4 fields of study · Certificate to Graduate certificate

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY

  • private for-profit
  • 2-year

1 field of study · Associate

Midway University

Midway, KY

  • private nonprofit
  • 4-year

2 fields of study · Bachelor's

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

  • 1862 land-grant
  • Public
  • 4-year

9 fields of study · Certificate to Doctoral

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Frequently asked questions.

Which colleges in Kentucky offer agriculture programs?

The Agriculture Resource Library lists 21 colleges and universities in Kentucky that award credentials in agriculture, animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, food science, agricultural business, or veterinary fields; the land-grant institutions are Kentucky State University, University of Kentucky. Each has its own page listing every agriculture field it teaches and the credential levels offered.

Does Kentucky have a land-grant university?

Yes. Kentucky has 2 land-grant institutions: Kentucky State University (1890 land-grant); University of Kentucky (1862 land-grant). Land-grant universities run the state's Cooperative Extension service, which is the public front door for growers who are not students.

What agriculture fields can I study in Kentucky?

Across the 21 listed institutions, Kentucky offers programs in 15 agriculture fields: Agricultural Business and Management, Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural Public Services, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other, Agriculture, General, Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Animal Sciences, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, Food Science and Technology, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Veterinary Administrative Services, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. Use the field filter on this page to narrow the list, then open a school's page for its credential levels.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (institution and field-of-study files) and the USDA NIFA land-grant roster. Something missing or wrong? Tell the Library.