by our College Data Analytics Team
[Equine Studies](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/equine-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong equine studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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.
For return on investment in equine studies, no school beat New Mexico Junior College this year. New Mexico Junior College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hobbs. Students from in state pay about $1,440 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $2,280. Typical student debt for equine studies graduates is $9,986. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $50,220. Set against $9,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value equine studies schools. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Typical student debt for equine studies graduates is $23,796. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $54,201. Set against $23,796 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
West Texas A And M University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in equine studies, landing the #3 spot this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. Students from in state pay about $9,101 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,559 to complete the equine studies program here. Early-career equine studies graduates make about $31,362. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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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