2027 Best Value Equine Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Equine Studies](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/equine-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for equine studies students.
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2027 Best Value Equine Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the equine studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Equine Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Lamar Community College the best value for a degree in equine studies in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $4,550 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,260. Equine Studies graduates carry a median of $9,300 in student loans. Equine Studies graduates of Lamar Community College earn a median of $25,669 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Wyoming College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value equine studies schools. Central Wyoming College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Riverton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800, compared with $11,100 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,820 to complete the equine studies program here. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $65,164. Set against $12,820 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Montana Western earned it the #3 place for equine studies. Located in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $6,669 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,130. Students borrow a median of $22,484 to complete the equine studies program here. Equine Studies graduates of The University Of Montana Western earn a median of $36,924 early in their careers. Set against $22,484 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great value for students pursuing a degree in equine studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Equine Studies graduates carry a median of $24,066 in student loans. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $31,881. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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).
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