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2026 Best Value Poultry Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$21,370 Avg Student Debt
$67,063 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Poultry Science Bachelor's Degree Badge [Poultry Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/poultry-science/) 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for poultry science students.

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2026 Best Value Poultry Science Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Poultry Science Schools

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University Of Georgia tops our 2026 list of the best value poultry science schools in the United States. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for poultry science graduates is $22,250. Poultry Science 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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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #2 place for poultry science. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $20,938 to complete the poultry science program here. Soon after graduation, poultry science degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $41,464. Set against $20,938 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the best values for poultry science. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the poultry science program here. Early-career poultry science graduates make about $57,901. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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A rank of #4 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for poultry science. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Poultry Science graduates carry a median of $22,689 in student loans. Poultry Science graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $33,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,689 median debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value poultry science schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the poultry science program here. Soon after graduation, poultry science degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $34,073. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value poultry science schools. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Poultry Science graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans. Poultry Science graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $32,417 early in their careers. Set against $23,551 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #7 spot for poultry science value this year. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,906 to complete the poultry science program here. Soon after graduation, poultry science degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $35,582. Set against $18,906 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University College Station admits about 57% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #8 for value in poultry science this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Poultry Science graduates carry a median of $21,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, poultry science degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $34,980. That is a strong return on a $21,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.

Other Poultry Science Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Poultry Science rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Poultry Science
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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 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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