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2026 Best Value Entomology Schools in the Great Lakes Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the entomology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Entomology Schools
Purdue University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among entomology schools in the Great Lakes Region. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Entomology graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans. Entomology graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $63,111 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,844 median debt. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great value for students pursuing a degree in entomology, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Entomology graduates carry a median of $24,872 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entomology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $23,888. That is a strong return on a $24,872 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value entomology schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for entomology graduates is $24,800. Soon after graduation, entomology degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $29,996. Set against $24,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in entomology will find it at Michigan State University, which ranked #4. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical student debt for entomology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, entomology degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $26,801. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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.
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[Entomology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/zoology/entomology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
