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2026 Best Value Aquaculture Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the aquaculture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Aquaculture Schools
Leading the list is University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff, our #1 best value for aquaculture in the United States. University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pine Bluff. In-state tuition and fees average $9,375, while out-of-state students pay about $17,955. Aquaculture graduates carry a median of $26,267 in student loans. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $35,490. That is a strong return on a $26,267 median debt. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Arizona came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value aquaculture schools. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the aquaculture program here. Aquaculture graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Morrisville State College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value aquaculture schools. Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Morrisville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $19,245. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the aquaculture program here. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $30,771. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Clemson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in aquaculture, landing the #4 spot this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Aquaculture graduates carry a median of $25,125 in student loans. Aquaculture graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $30,825 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,125 median debt. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
Other Aquaculture Degree Levels
Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Aquaculture rankings across degree levels:
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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[Aquaculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-production/aquaculture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
