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2027 Best Value Dairy Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
$23,485 Avg Student Debt
$64,905 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Dairy Science Bachelor's Degree Badge [Dairy Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/dairy-science/) 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 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value dairy science schools.

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2027 Best Value Dairy Science Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dairy science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Dairy Science Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin River Falls, our #1 best value for dairy science in the United States. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,008, while out-of-state students pay about $17,470. Students borrow a median of $23,183 to complete the dairy science program here. Dairy Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $37,852 early in their careers. Set against $23,183 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value dairy science schools. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. Dairy Science graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dairy science degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo generally make around $33,879. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo admits about 31% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value dairy science schools. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Platteville. In-state tuition and fees average $8,644, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. Dairy Science graduates carry a median of $20,875 in student loans. Dairy Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $44,956 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Platteville admits about 89% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for dairy science. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the dairy science program here. Early-career dairy science graduates make about $44,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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A rank of #5 makes Iowa State University one of the best values for dairy science. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $21,500. Early-career dairy science graduates make about $39,567. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill placed #6 among the best values for dairy science. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cobleskill. In-state tuition and fees average $8,768, while out-of-state students pay about $18,678. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $24,000. Dairy Science graduates of Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill earn a median of $37,068 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value dairy science schools. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, dairy science degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $41,292. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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South Dakota State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value dairy science schools. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $23,162. Soon after graduation, dairy science degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $44,844. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #9 among the best values for dairy science. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Typical student debt for dairy science graduates is $22,631. Soon after graduation, dairy science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $28,729. Set against $22,631 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA

Delaware Valley College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value dairy science schools. Delaware Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Doylestown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the dairy science program here. Dairy Science graduates of Delaware Valley College earn a median of $38,378 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

Other Dairy Science Degree Levels

Explore the best-value dairy science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Dairy Science
Associate's Degrees in Dairy Science
Master's Degrees in Dairy Science

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Notes and References

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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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