by our College Data Analytics Team
[Equine Studies](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/equine-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for equine studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in equine studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Lamar Community College the best value for a degree in equine studies in Colorado. Located in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,550, while out-of-state students pay about $7,260. Students borrow a median of $9,300 to complete the equine studies program here. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $25,669. That is a strong return on a $9,300 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in equine studies will find it at Colorado State University Fort Collins, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Equine Studies graduates carry a median of $24,066 in student loans. Soon after graduation, equine studies degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $31,881. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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