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2026 Best Value Animal Science Schools in Minnesota

[Animal Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong animal science education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value animal science schools.

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• Best Value Animal Science Schools in Minnesota

2026 Best Value Animal Science Schools in Minnesota

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

Best Value Animal Science Schools

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University Of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston, MN

$13,288 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,500 Avg Student Debt

$58,056 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Minnesota Crookston earned the #1 spot for value among animal science schools in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Crookston is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Crookston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,288. Animal Science graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Crookston generally make around $35,072. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

$17,214 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,500 Avg Student Debt

$69,020 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great value for students pursuing a degree in animal science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the animal science program here. Soon after graduation, animal 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. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.