by our College Data Analytics Team
[Animal Services](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/animal-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong animal services education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for animal services students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in animal services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked North Shore Community College the best value for a degree in animal services in Massachusetts. North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Danvers. In-state tuition and fees average $5,352, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. Animal Services graduates carry a median of $14,145 in student loans. Early-career animal services graduates make about $51,255. That is a strong return on a $14,145 median debt.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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