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2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

51 Ranked Colleges
486 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 $75-$110k” ranking looked at 51 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.

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 science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree animal science students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Animal Science (Income $75-$110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UF 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #17 spot 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.

Read more about Animal Science at University of Florida

#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at Iowa State

#4

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, South Dakota State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Animal Science at South Dakota State University

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 51 schools in the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Animal Science Report

#6

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#14 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 11 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities also took the #14 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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.

UNL also took the #12 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Animal Science at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Cornell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cornell Animal Science Report

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Read full report on Animal Science at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

#1 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Animal Science at UW - Madison

#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at North Dakota State University

#12

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Laramie, Wyoming, and it awarded 7 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $75-$110k list, K -State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Kansas State University Animal Science Report

#18 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. UC Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas

With a ranking of #15, Angelo State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Angelo State University is a fairly large school located in San Angelo, Texas that handed out 8 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 Angelo State are $14,396.

Read more about Animal Science at Angelo State University

#16

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. 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

#17

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#25 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Animal Science at Texas Tech University

With a ranking of #18, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UIUC is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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.

Full UIUC Animal Science Report

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s animal science degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

Read full report on Animal Science at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 9 masters’s animal science 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 are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio State Animal Science Report

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s animal science students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193.

Read full report on Animal Science at University of Missouri - Columbia

#22

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho

University of Idaho landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Idaho are $29,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#19 in overall quality

University of Delaware landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UD is a large school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 4 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Animal Science at UD

#24

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#23 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 13 masters’s animal science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree animal science students whose families make $75-$110k list, UARK has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UARK Animal Science Report

#25

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Animal Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #25. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s animal science degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University Animal Science Report

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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