by our College Data Analytics Team
[Aquaculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-production/aquaculture/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong aquaculture education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value aquaculture schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in aquaculture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Auburn University tops our 2026 list of the best value aquaculture schools in Alabama. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Aquaculture graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $37,698. Set against $22,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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