2026 Best Value Animal Services Schools
Looking for the best-value Animal Services programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 82 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Animal Services Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Our analysis found North Shore Community College to be the best-value Animal Services school in the United States. North Shore Community College is a public school based in Danvers, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,352, compared with $10,920 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Services program debt is $14,145. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,391 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on North Shore Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kirkwood Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Cedar Rapids, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Typical Animal Services student debt is $15,779. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,016. Set against $15,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Kirkwood Community College profile
Out of the 82 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #3 spot. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. The median Animal Services program debt is $25,153. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,203. That is a strong return on a $25,153 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Out of the 82 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Texas Tech University landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete their Animal Services program here. Texas Tech University alumni report median earnings of $62,454 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Texas Tech University report
You'll get strong value at West Texas A And M University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,101, with out-of-state students paying around $10,996. Graduates carry a median of $21,559 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,741. Set against $21,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%. Get the full West Texas A And M University report
University Of Missouri Columbia offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Typical Animal Services student debt is $21,818. Median earnings reach $63,403 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Cobleskill, NY, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,768, with out-of-state students paying around $18,678. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill Animal Services students take on a median of $23,490 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,030. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. More on Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
The University Of Findlay ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Set in Findlay, OH, The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,164. The median Animal Services program debt is $26,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,996. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%. See the full The University Of Findlay profile
Texas A And M University Commerce placed #9 among the best-value Animal Services schools in the United States. Based in Commerce, TX, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,026, while out-of-state students pay about $22,326. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete their Animal Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,296. Set against $23,796 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Texas A And M University Commerce profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $24,066 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,543 ten years after entry. Set against $24,066 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Wilmington College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Wilmington, OH, Wilmington College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $32,082. The median Animal Services program debt is $27,802. Median earnings reach $48,491 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Wilmington College
Delaware Valley College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Doylestown, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $44,850. Students borrow a median of $26,278 to complete their Animal Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,838. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read the full report on Delaware Valley College
William Woods University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Set in Fulton, MO, William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,340 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,406 to complete their Animal Services program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,401. That is a strong return on a $26,406 median debt. William Woods University admits about 71% of applicants. Read the full report on William Woods University
Morrisville State College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Located in Morrisville, NY, Morrisville State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,825 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,245 for out-of-state students. The median Animal Services program debt is $12,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,295 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Morrisville State College
Johnson And Wales University Providence ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Set in Providence, RI, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,982 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,350 to complete their Animal Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,418. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Johnson And Wales University Providence
Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming is a private for-profit school based in Oakland Park, FL. Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming Animal Services students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. Read more about Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming
Universal Technology College Of Puerto Rico placed #17 among the best-value Animal Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Universal Technology College Of Puerto Rico
Savannah College Of Art And Design offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Savannah College Of Art And Design report
Saint Mary Of The Woods College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Saint Mary Of The Woods College report
York County Community College placed #20 among the best-value Animal Services schools in the United States. Read more about York County Community College
Reedley College
Reedley College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Reedley College profile
Montgomery Community College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. See the full Montgomery Community College profile
Bluegrass Community And Technical College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Pets Playground Grooming School ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. See the full Pets Playground Grooming School profile
Emory And Henry College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Emory And Henry College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Animal Services Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Ohio University Eastern Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full Ohio University Eastern Campus report
Otterbein University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. See the full Otterbein University profile
College Of Central Florida came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on College Of Central Florida
College Of Southern Idaho came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on College Of Southern Idaho
The University Of Montana Western placed #30 among the best-value Animal Services schools in the United States. Read more about The University Of Montana Western
Sheridan College
Sheridan College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Read more about Sheridan College
Volunteer State Community College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Volunteer State Community College profile
Laramie County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Laramie County Community College
Connors State College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Connors State College
Ohio University Southern Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Ohio University Southern Campus
Centenary College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. See the full Centenary College profile
Mesalands Community College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. More on Mesalands Community College
Ohio University Chillicothe Campus landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Ohio University Chillicothe Campus report
Odessa College
Odessa College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Odessa College report
Treasure Valley Community College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. See the full Treasure Valley Community College profile
Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios San Juan ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Read more about Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios San Juan
New Mexico Junior College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Read the full report on New Mexico Junior College
Ohio University Lancaster Campus placed #43 among the best-value Animal Services schools in the United States. Read more about Ohio University Lancaster Campus
Fort Berthold Community College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fort Berthold Community College
Miles Community College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Miles Community College profile
Alamance Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. See the full Alamance Community College profile
Hudson Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Hudson Valley Community College
Northwest College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Northwest College
Unity College
Unity College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Animal Services schools. Get the full Unity College report
Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios Humacao came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios Humacao
Best Value Animal Services Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Animal Services Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Animal Services Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Animal Services Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Animal Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Animal Services Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Animal Services Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Animal Services Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 82 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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