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2026 Best Value Animal Sciences, General Associate’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$14,375 Avg Student Debt
$52,053 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Animal Sciences, General Associate's Degree Badge [Animal Sciences, General](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/general-animal-sciences/) 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 141 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value animal sciences, general schools.

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2026 Best Value Animal Sciences, General Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in animal sciences, general, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Animal Sciences, General Schools

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College Of Western Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among animal sciences, general schools in the United States. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Students borrow a median of $12,497 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Animal Sciences, General graduates of College Of Western Idaho earn a median of $40,963 early in their careers.

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Casper College
Casper, WY

Casper College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in animal sciences, general, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Casper, Casper College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,710. Students borrow a median of $12,598 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $49,729. That is a strong return on a $12,598 median debt.

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Northeastern Junior College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value animal sciences, general schools. Located in the town of Sterling, Northeastern Junior College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,730, while out-of-state students pay about $8,267. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $13,156. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Northeastern Junior College generally make around $38,543. That is a strong return on a $13,156 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute earned it the #4 place for animal sciences, general. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Wooster. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,584, while out-of-state students pay about $36,362. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute generally make around $39,743. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.

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A rank of #5 makes Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill one of the best values for animal sciences, general. Set in the town of Cobleskill, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,768, with out-of-state students paying around $18,678. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $24,000. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill generally make around $37,068. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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University Of Connecticut ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value animal sciences, general schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $37,712 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

Other Animal Sciences, General Degree Levels

Explore the best-value animal sciences, general schools at other degree levels:

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Notes and References

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 · 141 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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