by our College Data Analytics Team
[Equine Studies](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/equine-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong equine studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value equine studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the equine studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Black Hawk College tops our 2027 list of the best value equine studies schools in the Great Lakes Region. Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Moline. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,920, compared with $8,100 for out-of-state students. Equine Studies graduates carry a median of $11,340 in student loans. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $44,286. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in equine studies will find it at Hocking College, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,646, compared with $10,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,535 to complete the equine studies program here. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. That is a strong return on a $16,535 median debt.
The University Of Findlay came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value equine studies schools. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,164. Equine Studies graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $22,211. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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