2027 Best Value Aquaculture Schools
[Aquaculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-production/aquaculture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong aquaculture education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for aquaculture students.
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Finding the Best Value Aquaculture School for You
The aquaculture program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Aquaculture Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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Customizing Your List
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Aquaculture Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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2027 Best Value Aquaculture Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the aquaculture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Aquaculture Schools
Our analysis ranked College Of Southern Idaho the best value for a degree in aquaculture in the United States. College Of Southern Idaho is a large public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, compared with $6,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $11,175. Soon after graduation, aquaculture degree recipients from College Of Southern Idaho generally make around $39,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kentucky State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in aquaculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Frankfort, Kentucky State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,387, while out-of-state students pay about $13,578. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $29,774. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $28,497. That is a strong return on a $29,774 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Carteret Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in aquaculture, landing the #3 spot this year. Carteret Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Morehead City. Students from in state pay about $2,310 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,222. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $5,566. Soon after graduation, aquaculture degree recipients from Carteret Community College generally make around $48,953. That is a strong return on a $5,566 median debt.
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a great value for students pursuing a degree in aquaculture, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Pine Bluff, University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,375, while out-of-state students pay about $17,955. Students borrow a median of $26,267 to complete the aquaculture program here. Aquaculture graduates of University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff earn a median of $35,490 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff admits about 41% of applicants.
University Of Arizona came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value aquaculture schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $21,861. Aquaculture graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,861 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Morrisville State College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value aquaculture schools. Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Morrisville. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,245. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $27,000. Aquaculture graduates of Morrisville State College earn a median of $30,771 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Morrisville State College admits about 92% of applicants.
Clemson University landed the #7 spot for aquaculture value this year. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $25,125. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $30,825. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Auburn University placed #8 among the best values for aquaculture. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete the aquaculture program here. Aquaculture graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $37,698 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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).
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