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2026 Best Value Dairy Husbandry & Production Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$11,763 Avg Student Debt
$42,426 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Dairy Husbandry & Production Associate's Degree Badge [Dairy Husbandry & Production](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-production/dairy-husbandry-and-production/) 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.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for dairy husbandry & production students.

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2026 Best Value Dairy Husbandry & Production Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dairy husbandry & production, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Dairy Husbandry & Production Schools

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College Of The Sequoias earned the #1 spot for value among dairy husbandry & production schools in the United States. College Of The Sequoias is a large public school located in the city of Visalia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,394, while out-of-state students pay about $9,038. Typical student debt for dairy husbandry & production graduates is $10,288. Soon after graduation, dairy husbandry & production degree recipients from College Of The Sequoias generally make around $37,749. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northeast Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value dairy husbandry & production schools. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dairy husbandry & production graduates is $11,937. Soon after graduation, dairy husbandry & production degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $40,568. That is a strong return on a $11,937 median debt.

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A rank of #3 makes Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar one of the best values for dairy husbandry & production. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Calmar. In-state tuition and fees average $6,780, compared with $7,770 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dairy husbandry & production graduates is $14,348. Dairy Husbandry & Production graduates of Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar earn a median of $38,924 early in their careers. Set against $14,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Modesto Junior College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dairy husbandry & production, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,282 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,264. Dairy Husbandry & Production graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dairy husbandry & production degree recipients from Modesto Junior College generally make around $36,525. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earned it the #5 place for dairy husbandry & production. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Students borrow a median of $12,112 to complete the dairy husbandry & production program here. Early-career dairy husbandry & production graduates make about $42,087. Set against $12,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Fox Valley Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value dairy husbandry & production schools. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,040 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dairy husbandry & production graduates is $13,319. Early-career dairy husbandry & production graduates make about $44,020. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

Other Dairy Husbandry & Production Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Dairy Husbandry & Production rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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