2027 Best Value Livestock Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Livestock Management](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/livestock-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
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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2027 Best Value Livestock Management Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the livestock management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Livestock Management Schools
Iowa State University tops our 2027 list of the best value livestock management schools in the United States. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the livestock management program here. Early-career livestock management graduates make about $39,567. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants.
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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Students borrow a median of $22,757 to complete the livestock management program here. Soon after graduation, livestock management degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $38,868. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
A rank of #3 makes Michigan State University one of the best values for livestock management. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. 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 came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value livestock management schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $24,827 to complete the livestock management program here. Early-career livestock management graduates make about $28,942. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
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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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