2027 Best Value Animal Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Animal Services](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for animal services students.
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2027 Best Value Animal Services Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in animal services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Animal Services Schools
Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #1 spot for value among animal services schools in the United States. Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce. Students from in state pay about $10,026 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Typical student debt for animal services graduates is $23,796. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $54,201. Set against $23,796 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Commerce admits about 92% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Montana Western earned it the #2 place for animal services. Set in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,669, with out-of-state students paying around $20,130. Students borrow a median of $22,484 to complete the animal services program here. Early-career animal services graduates make about $36,924. Set against $22,484 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Emory And Henry College earned it the #3 place for animal services. Located in the rural area of Emory, Emory And Henry College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $39,000. Typical student debt for animal services graduates is $26,938. Early-career animal services graduates make about $47,255. That is a strong return on a $26,938 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in animal services will find it at Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Cobleskill, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,768, while out-of-state students pay about $18,678. Students borrow a median of $23,490 to complete the animal services program here. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill generally make around $31,793. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
West Texas A And M University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value animal services schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Students borrow a median of $21,559 to complete the animal services program here. Animal Services graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $31,362 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,559 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Centenary College earned the #6 position for value in animal services this year. Centenary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackettstown. Students from in state pay about $37,732 in tuition and fees. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Centenary College generally make around $34,104. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #7 spot for animal services value this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $24,066 in student loans. Early-career animal services graduates make about $31,881. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
Asbury University came in at #8 for value in animal services this year. Set in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $33,640. Typical student debt for animal services graduates is $20,250. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Asbury University generally make around $50,086. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Post University landed the #9 spot for animal services value this year. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete the animal services program here. Animal Services graduates of Post University earn a median of $50,494 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $35,364 median debt.
William Woods University placed #10 among the best values for animal services. William Woods University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fulton. Students from in state pay about $30,340 in tuition and fees. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $26,406 in student loans. Early-career animal services graduates make about $30,545. That is a strong return on a $26,406 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Findlay earned the #11 position for value in animal services this year. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,164. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career animal services graduates make about $22,211. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Midway College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value animal services schools. Set in the rural area of Midway, Midway College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $19,110 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the animal services program here. Soon after graduation, animal services degree recipients from Midway College generally make around $33,696. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Midway College admits about 95% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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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