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2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

38 Ranked Colleges
177 Degrees Awarded
$26,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

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In 2019-2020, 7,374 people earned their degree in animal sciences, general, making the major the 106th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 177 animal sciences, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 38 colleges that offer a degree 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the animal sciences, general program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Animal Sciences, General (Income $0-$30k)

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 38 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #18 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 38 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 8 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 38 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s animal science degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794.

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#15 in overall quality

Out of the 38 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 11 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #15 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMCP has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Michigan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s animal science degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Michigan State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056.

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#12 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Ohio State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#16 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#12

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 9 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Iowa State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 4 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#22 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 7 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513.

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#15

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 in overall quality

North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#4 in overall quality

South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743.

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#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Washington State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

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#21

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#23 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree animal science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMass Amherst has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#17 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #24. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 6 doctorate’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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