by our College Data Analytics Team
[Aquaculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-production/aquaculture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong aquaculture education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value aquaculture schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the aquaculture degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in aquaculture, no school beat College Of Southern Idaho this year. College Of Southern Idaho is a large public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Students from in state pay about $3,360 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Aquaculture graduates carry a median of $11,175 in student loans. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $39,099. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Aquaculture rankings across degree levels:
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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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