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2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

51 Ranked Colleges
486 Degrees Awarded
$25,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Animal Science is the 96th most popular major in the country with 8,086 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, animal science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $28,818 and had an average of $20,002 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 486 animal science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 51 colleges that offer a degree in animal science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent animal science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the animal science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Animal Science (Income $0-$30k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 10 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Animal Science Report

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large public school situated in Madison, Wisconsin. It awarded 7 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Read more about Animal Science at UW - Madison

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 6 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Animal Science at Cornell University

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

Read more about Animal Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

Read more about Animal Science at Purdue

#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

Michigan State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Michigan State University is a large school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 8 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Animal Science at Michigan State University

#7

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#14 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#16 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 9 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

UGA also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Animal Science at NC State

Iowa State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is a large public school situated in San Luis Obispo, California. It awarded 8 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo are $21,009.

Full California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Animal Science Report

#13

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#25 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 13 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #25 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas Tech Animal Science Report

#14

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, this large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNL has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

#16

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UW are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wyoming Animal Science Report

#18 in overall quality

University of California - Davis ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Davis, California, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Davis has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Animal Science at University of California - Davis

#18

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Washington State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Washington State University is a large school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 4 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

Full Wazzu Animal Science Report

#19

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#2 in overall quality

South Dakota State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at South Dakota State University

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 14 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at OSU

#21

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 15 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Animal Science Report

#22

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. San Angelo, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State are $14,396, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Kansas State University is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 15 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Full K -State Animal Science Report

#24 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 4 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Animal Science Report

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Mizzou Animal Science Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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