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2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Animal Science is the 92nd most popular major in the country with 8,294 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, animal science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,680 and had an average of $21,798 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,895 animal science graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,744 and $22,781 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in animal science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent animal science programs, but they also cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

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, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 165 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UF is $8,394 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 97%. 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%.

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 136 ’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Georgia is $15,037 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 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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%.

Read full report on Animal Science at University of Georgia

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 225 diplomas to qualified ’s animal science students in 2020-2021.

NC State also made our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for NC State is $14,424 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Animal Science at North Carolina State University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 189 ’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $18,372 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Virginia Tech.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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%.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UARK is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 109 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k list, UARK has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $16,256 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of Arkansas.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 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 Science 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. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 116 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend West Virginia University is $13,077 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full West Virginia University Animal Science Report

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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. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 63 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Kentucky is $16,708 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Animal Science at University of Kentucky

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

With a ranking of #8, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s animal science degrees to 93 students in 2020-2021.

Mississippi State also made our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. The estimated yearly cost for Mississippi State University is $18,449 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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

Read full report on Animal Science at Mississippi State University

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. NC A&T is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 73 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

NC A&T did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend North Carolina A & T State University is $12,647 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full North Carolina A & T State University Animal Science Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 125 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Clemson University is $20,797 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 94%. 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 full report on Animal Science at Clemson University

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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. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 80 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana State University is $19,623 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Animal Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #12, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 123 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn also took the #4 spot in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Auburn University is $23,468 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Animal Science at Auburn

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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. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 40 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Middle Tennessee State University is $14,498 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. A-State is a fairly large public school situated in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It awarded 19 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

A-State also made our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. The yearly cost to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus 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 came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 120 ’s animal science degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville also took the #8 spot in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UT Knoxville is $22,476 for Southeast Region Animal Science students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on Animal Science at UT 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 University is located in Tuskegee, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 ’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tuskegee, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $37,338 for southeast region animal science students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Tuskegee.

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