by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Services](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong animal services education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for animal services students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the animal services degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in animal services, no school beat Martin Community College this year. Martin Community College is a small public school located in the town of Williamston. Students from in state pay about $2,523 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,667. Early-career animal services graduates make about $42,820.
Students looking for strong value in animal services will find it at Black Hawk College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Moline, Black Hawk College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,920, while out-of-state students pay about $8,100. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $11,340 in student loans. Animal Services graduates of Black Hawk College earn a median of $44,286 early in their careers. Set against $11,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in animal services will find it at Alamance Community College, which ranked #3. Alamance Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Graham. Students from in state pay about $2,592 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,736. Typical student debt for animal services graduates is $6,625. Early-career animal services graduates make about $37,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
North Shore Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in animal services, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,352, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $14,145 in student loans. Animal Services graduates of North Shore Community College earn a median of $51,255 early in their careers. Set against $14,145 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in animal services will find it at Lamar Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Lamar, Lamar Community College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,550, with out-of-state students paying around $7,260. Typical student debt for animal services graduates is $9,300. Early-career animal services graduates make about $25,669. Set against $9,300 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of Central Florida placed #6 among the best values for animal services. College Of Central Florida is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Ocala. In-state tuition and fees average $2,710, while out-of-state students pay about $10,517. Students borrow a median of $18,934 to complete the animal services program here. Early-career animal services graduates make about $48,055. Set against $18,934 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hocking College placed #7 among the best values for animal services. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,646, compared with $10,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,535 to complete the animal services program here. Animal Services graduates of Hocking College earn a median of $37,713 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,535 median debt.
The University Of Montana Western ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value animal services schools. Set in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,669 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,130. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $22,484 in student loans. Early-career animal services graduates make about $36,924. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
The University Of Findlay placed #9 among the best values for animal services. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,164. Typical student debt for animal services graduates is $26,000. Animal Services graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $22,211 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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