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 1 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value aquaculture schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in aquaculture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Auburn University earned the #1 spot for value among aquaculture schools in Alabama. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete the aquaculture program here. Early-career aquaculture graduates make about $37,698. Set against $22,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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