2027 Best Value Livestock Management Schools
[Livestock Management](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/livestock-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for livestock management students.
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Finding the Best Value Livestock Management School for You
The livestock management program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Livestock Management Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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One Size Does Not Fit All
We offer a number of rankings, including this Best Value Livestock Management Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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2027 Best Value Livestock Management Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in livestock management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Livestock Management Schools
Iowa State University earned the #1 spot for value among livestock management schools in the United States. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical student debt for livestock management graduates is $21,500. Early-career livestock management graduates make about $39,567. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Kansas State University one of the best values for livestock management. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Livestock Management graduates carry a median of $22,757 in student loans. Livestock Management graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $38,868 early in their careers. Set against $22,757 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Michigan State University one of the best values for livestock management. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the livestock management program here. Soon after graduation, livestock management degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $41,292. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
Clemson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in livestock management, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical student debt for livestock management graduates is $24,827. Early-career livestock management graduates make about $28,942. That is a strong return on a $24,827 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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