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2022 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Animal Sciences, General (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

11 Ranked Colleges
918 Degrees Awarded
$12,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Animal Sciences, General is the 106th most popular major in the country with 7,374 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,053 animal sciences, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 918 animal sciences, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,786 and $25,576 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in animal sciences, general. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent animal sciences, general programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the animal sciences, general program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 11 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Animal Sciences, General (Income $0-$30k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 82 bachelors’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is $7,266 for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UMN Twin Cities Animal Sciences, General Report

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 216 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Iowa State is $10,054 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Animal Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Iowa State Animal Sciences, General Report

#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Crookston. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UMN Crookston is a small public school situated in Crookston, Minnesota. It awarded 20 bachelors’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Crookston, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $5,832 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Animal Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UMN Crookston.

Full UMN Crookston Animal Sciences, General Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNL is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 74 bachelors’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also took the #5 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $12,216 for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UNL.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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#5

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. South Dakota State is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 82 bachelors’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for South Dakota State is $15,285 for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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#6 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s animal science degrees to 55 students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for North Dakota State University is $11,524 for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Animal Sciences, General Report

#8 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mizzou is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 81 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Mizzou is $10,940 for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Missouri - Columbia Animal Sciences, General Report

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#4 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Kansas State University is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 225 bachelors’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, K -State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for K -State is $14,232 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Animal Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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#10 in overall quality

Northwest Missouri State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Maryville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s animal science degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Northwest has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Northwest Missouri State University is $9,990 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Animal Science students whose families make $0-$30k.

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#11 in overall quality

Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Springfield, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s animal science degrees to 40 students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #11. It costs about $12,527 for Plains States Region Bachelor’s Degree Animal Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Missouri State University - Springfield.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Animal Sciences, General Report

#11

Dordt University

Sioux Center, Iowa
#7 in overall quality

Dordt University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Dordt University is located in Sioux Center, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 bachelors’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dordt, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $24,967 for plains states region bachelor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Dordt University.

The low student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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