by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Services](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/) 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 6 schools to find the best return on investment for animal services students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in animal services, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in animal services, no school beat Unity College this year. Located in the rural area of New Gloucester, Unity College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,640 in tuition and fees. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $27,083 in student loans. Early-career animal services graduates make about $36,144. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Post University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in animal services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Post University generally make around $50,494. That is a strong return on a $35,364 median debt.
Johnson And Wales University Providence came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value animal services schools. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,982. Students borrow a median of $26,350 to complete the animal services program here. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Johnson And Wales University Providence generally make around $27,363. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johnson And Wales University Providence admits about 88% of applicants.
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This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.