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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for equine studies students.
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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.
Leading the list is Bluegrass Community And Technical College, our #1 best value for equine studies in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,808, compared with $6,512 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for equine studies graduates is $13,366. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $44,431. That is a strong return on a $13,366 median debt.
Asbury University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in equine studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,640. Typical student debt for equine studies graduates is $20,250. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $50,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Midway College earned it the #3 place for equine studies. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,110. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the equine studies program here. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $33,696. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Midway College admits about 95% of applicants.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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