2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Animal Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, animal science was ranked #94 in the country. In fact 8,294 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Plains States 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.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Animal Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northeast Community College the best value school in the Plains States Region for animal science students. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Northeast undergraduate students pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year. The average amount in student loans that animal science majors at South Dakota State take out is $23,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its great value ranking, South Dakota State is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Out of the 14 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kirkwood Community College are $7,072 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Crookston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Crookston is a small public school located in the town of Crookston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMN Crookston are $12,514 a year. While working on their degree, animal science majors at UMN Crookston accumulate an average of around $18,994 in student debt.
UMN Crookston also claimed a spot on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Iowa Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NICC are $6,840 per year.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for animal science students. It came in at #6 on the list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fargo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year. After completing their degree, animal science graduates from North Dakota State University carry an average student debtload of $22,437.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, North Dakota State University also is in the top 20% of our Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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Northwest Missouri State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northwest are $14,919 per year. While working on their degree, animal science majors at Northwest accumulate an average of around $23,200 in student debt.
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Iowa State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value animal science programs. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Iowa State undergraduate students pay an average of $25,446 in tuition and fees each year. On average, animal science graduates from Iowa State take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $213, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Iowa State also is in the top 10% of our Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
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Kansas State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value animal science programs. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at K -State are $26,491 per year. After completing their degree, animal science graduates from K -State carry an average student debtload of $21,092. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $213, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.
UNL undergraduate students pay an average of $26,720 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, animal science majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $21,196 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $216.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNL is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Request InformationBest Animal Science Colleges by State
Explore the best animal science colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 172 |
| Minnesota | 131 |
| Kansas | 251 |
| Iowa | 235 |
| Nebraska | 128 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
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Animal Science Related Majors for Animal Science
One of 16 majors within the area of study, animal science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Animal Science
| 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 14 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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