by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Health](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/animal-health/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value animal health schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the animal health degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Harcum College, our #1 best value for animal health in the United States. Set in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $32,000 in tuition and fees. Animal Health graduates carry a median of $18,375 in student loans. Animal Health graduates of Harcum College earn a median of $27,932 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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This list is compiled 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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