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

16 Colleges in the United States
$21,277 Avg Student Debt
$64,517 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Animal Sciences, General Master's Degree Badge [Animal Sciences, General](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/general-animal-sciences/) 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 141 schools to find the best return on investment for animal sciences, general students.

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

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the animal sciences, general degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Animal Sciences, General Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2026 list of the best value animal sciences, general schools in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $16,475 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $31,294 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wyoming is a great value for students pursuing a degree in animal sciences, general, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,178. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $34,875. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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West Virginia University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value animal sciences, general schools. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $31,103. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in animal sciences, general, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $22,250. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $31,769 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.

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Students looking for strong value in animal sciences, general will find it at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign, which ranked #5. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,850 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $55,258 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,850 median debt. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign admits about 42% of applicants.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #6 for value in animal sciences, general this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,689 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $33,332. Set against $22,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned the #7 position for value in animal sciences, general this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $19,500. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,235 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #8 among the best values for animal sciences, general. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $20,981 in student loans. Animal Sciences, General graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $39,064 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas placed #9 among the best values for animal sciences, general. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $23,551. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $32,417. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arkansas admits about 74% of applicants.

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The University Of Tennessee landed the #10 spot for animal sciences, general value this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $21,693. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $26,515. Set against $21,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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South Dakota State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value animal sciences, general schools. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $23,162 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Animal Sciences, General graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $44,844 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Texas Tech University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value animal sciences, general schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $21,369 in student loans. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $34,933 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,369 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #13 among the best values for animal sciences, general. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $22,045 in student loans. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $36,111. Set against $22,045 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University came in at #14 for value in animal sciences, general this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,638 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $30,695. That is a strong return on a $21,638 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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West Texas A And M University came in at #15 for value in animal sciences, general this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. In-state tuition and fees average $9,101, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for animal sciences, general graduates is $22,333. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $43,515. Set against $22,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. West Texas A And M University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station earned the #16 position for value in animal sciences, general this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $18,906 in student loans. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $61,394. Set against $18,906 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #17 spot for animal sciences, general value this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,631 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Soon after graduation, animal sciences, general degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $28,729. That is a strong return on a $22,631 median debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #18 spot for animal sciences, general value this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $21,625 in student loans. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $34,980. Set against $21,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.

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Cornell University came in at #19 for value in animal sciences, general this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,100 to complete the animal sciences, general program here. Early-career animal sciences, general graduates make about $36,204. That is a strong return on a $14,100 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University landed the #20 spot for animal sciences, general value this year. Set in the town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,386. Animal Sciences, General graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Animal Sciences, General graduates of Tuskegee University earn a median of $24,211 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.

Other Animal Sciences, General 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 · 141 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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