The Agriculture Resource Library · Colleges & universities

Agriculture programs at colleges in Rhode Island.

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All 4 institutions in Rhode Island, A–Z

Frequently asked questions.

Which colleges in Rhode Island offer agriculture programs?

The Agriculture Resource Library lists 4 colleges and universities in Rhode Island that award credentials in agriculture, animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, food science, agricultural business, or veterinary fields; the land-grant institution is University of Rhode Island. Each has its own page listing every agriculture field it teaches and the credential levels offered.

Does Rhode Island have a land-grant university?

Yes. Rhode Island has 1 land-grant institution: University of Rhode Island (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 Rhode Island?

Across the 4 listed institutions, Rhode Island offers programs in 5 agriculture fields: Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Animal Sciences, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, 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.