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2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

51 Ranked Colleges
486 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Animal Science is the 96th most popular major in the country with 8,086 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, animal science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $28,818 and had an average of $20,002 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 486 animal science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 51 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in animal science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality animal science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the animal science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Animal Science (Income $48-$75k)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 7 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #3 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Purdue is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Purdue has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#17 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 #4 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UF has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 26 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 11 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Animal Science Report

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo are $21,009.

Full California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Animal Science Report

Iowa State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Iowa State is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 14 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948.

Full Iowa State Animal Science Report

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’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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#10

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNL, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNL Animal Science Report

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #7 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

University of California - Davis landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#2 in overall quality

South Dakota State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. South Dakota State is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 15 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 26 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’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.

Full NC State Animal Science Report

#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Animal Science Report

#17

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

Kansas State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Kansas State University is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 15 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 10 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#25 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech University is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 13 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas

Angelo State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Angelo State University is a fairly large public school situated in San Angelo, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Angelo State University are $14,396, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #24 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’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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#22 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Colorado State is a large school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 14 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Colorado State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State are $28,055.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 14 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Animal Science Report

#24

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#19 in overall quality

University of Delaware ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. UD is located in Newark, Delaware and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

UD also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Delaware Animal Science Report

#25

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

Washington State University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Washington State University is a large school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 4 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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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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