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2026 Best Value Range Science & Management Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,120 Avg Student Debt
$57,822 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Range Science & Management Master's Degree Badge [Range Science & Management](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/range-science-and-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for range science & management students.

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2026 Best Value Range Science & Management Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Range Science & Management Schools

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Leading the list is New Mexico State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for range science & management in the United States. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,307. Typical student debt for range science & management graduates is $19,026. Early-career range science & management graduates make about $41,860. That is a strong return on a $19,026 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for range science & management. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for range science & management graduates is $25,153. Soon after graduation, range science & management degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $54,076. That is a strong return on a $25,153 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the best values for range science & management. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for range science & management graduates is $21,875. Range Science & Management graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $47,716 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,875 median debt. University Of Nebraska Lincoln admits about 88% of applicants.

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Kansas State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value range science & management schools. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Range Science & Management graduates carry a median of $21,905 in student loans. Early-career range science & management graduates make about $51,543. That is a strong return on a $21,905 median debt. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes South Dakota State University one of the best values for range science & management. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete the range science & management program here. Range Science & Management graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $51,260 early in their careers. Set against $23,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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Oregon State University placed #6 among the best values for range science & management. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Range Science & Management graduates carry a median of $25,096 in student loans. Soon after graduation, range science & management degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $38,397. That is a strong return on a $25,096 median debt. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #7 spot for range science & management value this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Typical student debt for range science & management graduates is $20,750. Range Science & Management graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $36,980 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Montana State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value range science & management schools. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Typical student debt for range science & management graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, range science & management degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $33,311. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montana State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #9 spot for range science & management value this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,654 to complete the range science & management program here. Soon after graduation, range science & management degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

Other Range Science & Management Degree Levels

Explore the best-value range science & management schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Range Science & Management
Associate's Degrees in Range Science & Management
Bachelor's Degrees in Range Science & Management
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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 · 28 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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