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2026 Best Value Animal Science Schools in Wyoming

[Animal Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong animal science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for animal science students.

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• Best Value Animal Science Schools in Wyoming

2026 Best Value Animal Science Schools in Wyoming

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in animal science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Animal Science Schools

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Casper College
Casper, WY

$4,410 In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,598 Avg Student Debt

$40,935 Median Earnings (10yr)

Casper College earned the #1 spot for value among animal science schools in Wyoming. Located in the city of Casper, Casper College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,710. Animal Science graduates carry a median of $12,598 in student loans. Soon after graduation, animal science degree recipients from Casper College generally make around $49,729. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

$7,768 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,250 Avg Student Debt

$56,880 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes University Of Wyoming one of the best values for animal science. Set in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,768 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the animal science program here. Animal Science graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $34,875 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wyoming admits about 97% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.