2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Animal Science School for You
Animal Science is the #94 most popular major in the country with 8,294 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for animal science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Animal Science Schools
Our analysis found Arkansas State University - Main Campus to be the best value school for animal science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at A-State are $12,698 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
Auburn undergraduate students pay an average of $31,986 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, animal science graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $23,409.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Auburn also did well on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 16 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
NC State undergraduate students pay an average of $29,916 in tuition and fees each year. On average, animal science graduates from NC State take out $22,489 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $345, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, NC State is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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The excellent programs at University of Georgia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best animal science schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UGA undergraduate students pay an average of $31,108 in tuition and fees each year. On average, animal science graduates from UGA take out $21,951 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $181.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UGA also did well on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UARK are $26,390 per year. Animal Science majors at UARK take out an average of $21,375 in student loans while working on their egree.
UARK also claimed a spot on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #6, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s best value schools for animal science students. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Virginia Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $33,857 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that animal science majors at Virginia Tech take out is $21,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $398, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Virginia Tech also is in the top 5% of our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Mississippi State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value animal science programs. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mississippi State are $24,900 per year. After completing their degree, animal science graduates from Mississippi State carry an average student debtload of $21,500.
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University of Florida came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
UF undergraduate students pay an average of $28,659 in tuition and fees each year. Animal Science majors at UF take out an average of $15,944 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $266.
UF excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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North Carolina A & T State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC A&T is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
NC A&T undergraduate students pay an average of $20,243 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that animal science majors at NC A&T take out is $29,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $170.
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University of Kentucky landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value animal science programs. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.
UK undergraduate students pay an average of $31,608 in tuition and fees each year. Animal Science majors at UK take out an average of $24,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UK also is in the top 20% of our Best Animal Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 154 |
| Virginia | 189 |
| North Carolina | 309 |
| Florida | 193 |
| Tennessee | 160 |
| Kentucky | 63 |
| South Carolina | 125 |
| Louisiana | 114 |
| Arkansas | 125 |
| Alabama | 226 |
| Mississippi | 96 |
| West Virginia | 116 |
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Majors Related to Animal Science
Animal Science is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Horticulture | 3,234 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,175 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Billy Hathorn.
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