The Agriculture Resource Library · Colleges & universities

Agriculture programs at colleges in New Jersey.

13 institutions in New Jersey awarding agriculture credentials, from certificates to doctorates, with 1 land-grant. Filter by field, level, or type; switch to the map; print the list.

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Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ

  • private nonprofit
  • 4-year

4 fields of study · Associate to Bachelor's

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

  • private nonprofit
  • 4-year

1 field of study · Certificate

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Frequently asked questions.

Which colleges in New Jersey offer agriculture programs?

The Agriculture Resource Library lists 13 colleges and universities in New Jersey that award credentials in agriculture, animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, food science, agricultural business, or veterinary fields; the land-grant institution is Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Each has its own page listing every agriculture field it teaches and the credential levels offered.

Does New Jersey have a land-grant university?

Yes. New Jersey has 1 land-grant institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick (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 New Jersey?

Across the 13 listed institutions, New Jersey offers programs in 11 agriculture fields: Agricultural Business and Management, Agricultural Production Operations, 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, 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.