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2026 Best Value Dairy Science Schools in Wisconsin
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the dairy science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Dairy Science Schools
Leading the list is Northcentral Technical College, our #1 best value for dairy science in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, compared with $7,132 for out-of-state students. Dairy Science graduates carry a median of $11,709 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dairy science degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $41,696. Set against $11,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dairy science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,008 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,470. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $23,183. Dairy Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $37,852 early in their careers. Set against $23,183 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dairy science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,644, compared with $17,603 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,875 to complete the dairy science program here. Dairy Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $44,956 early in their careers. Set against $20,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Platteville admits about 89% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for dairy science. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $26,000. Early-career dairy science graduates make about $44,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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[Dairy Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/dairy-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong dairy science education at a price that pays off.
