2027 Best Value Aquaculture Master’s Degree Schools
[Aquaculture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-production/aquaculture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value aquaculture schools.
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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 Kentucky State University the best value for a degree in aquaculture in the United States. Located in the town of Frankfort, Kentucky State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,387, with out-of-state students paying around $13,578. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $29,774. Soon after graduation, aquaculture degree recipients from Kentucky State University generally make around $28,497. That is a strong return on a $29,774 median debt. Kentucky State University admits about 96% of applicants.
Auburn University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in aquaculture, landing the #2 spot this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for aquaculture graduates is $22,803. Soon after graduation, aquaculture degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $37,698. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.
Other Aquaculture Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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