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2023 Best Value Colleges for Animal Sciences, General (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

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1,670 Degrees Awarded
Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Animal Sciences, General is the 106th most popular major in the country with 7,647 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,670 animal sciences, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered 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 in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for Animal Sciences, General (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 165 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Florida is $8,394 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Animal Sciences, General at University of Florida

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s animal science degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.

UGA also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $15,037 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Georgia.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UGA Animal Sciences, General Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 204 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,424 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend North Carolina State University.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Animal Sciences, General at NC State

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #4 spot on the list. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s animal science degrees to 168 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Virginia Tech is $18,372 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Virginia Tech Animal Sciences, General Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 ’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $16,256 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend UARK.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UARK Animal Sciences, General Report

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. WVU is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 116 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $13,077 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend West Virginia University.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 63 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

UK also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for University of Kentucky is $16,708 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Animal Sciences, General at University of Kentucky

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 ’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $18,449 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Mississippi State.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Animal Sciences, General at Mississippi State University

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 55 diplomas to qualified ’s animal science students in 2020-2021.

NC A&T did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $12,647 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend NC A&T.

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Clemson University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 125 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

Clemson also took the #9 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $20,797 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Clemson University.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s animal science degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $19,623 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Louisiana State University.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Louisiana State University Animal Sciences, General Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 117 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $23,468 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Auburn.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 40 diplomas to qualified ’s animal science students in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. It costs about $14,498 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified ’s animal science students in 2020-2021.

A-State also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. The yearly cost to attend A-State is $14,698 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad 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%.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 120 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is $22,476 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Animal Sciences, General at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama

Tuskegee University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 94 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Tuskegee also made our “Best Animal Sciences, General Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. The yearly cost to attend Tuskegee University is $37,338 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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