Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Colleges Under $20,000

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services programs show a remarkable $8,000 cost divide between the most affordable option at Texas A&M Commerce ($11,268) and the priciest at Post University ($19,196). North Dakota State leads in graduation rates at 63.7%, while the field connects students to America's $180 billion agriculture industry that employs over 2.6 million workers. Public institutions dominate the affordable market, with Montana Western offering in-state students particularly strong value at just $6,430 annually.

Programs

$11,268 – $19,196

Net Price Range

$31,133

Avg. Program Earnings

50.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas	$11,268	$10,026	45.9%	86.5%
2	Bethany College Bethany, West Virginia	$15,306	$34,816	46.3%	64.9%
3	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$16,334	$10,857	63.7%	95.7%
4	The University of Montana-Western Dillon, Montana	$16,669	$6,430	49.5%	36.3%
5	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, New York	$17,980	$8,676	40.9%	84.0%
6	Rocky Mountain College Billings, Montana	$18,508	$33,252	46.7%	75.2%
7	Centenary University Hackettstown, New Jersey	$19,037	$37,732	56.6%	96.5%
8	Saint Francis University Loretto, Pennsylvania	$19,173	$41,720	72.8%	73.1%
9	Post University Waterbury, Connecticut	$19,196	$17,100	35.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide acceptance rate variation among affordable programs?

Acceptance rates span from Montana Western's selective 36.31% to North Dakota State's open 95.68%. The variation often reflects program capacity and regional demand, with specialized animal science tracks typically maintaining lower acceptance rates than general agricultural programs.

How do graduation rates compare across different institution types?

Private institutions like Saint Francis University achieve 72.8% graduation rates, significantly outpacing most public options. However, public schools like North Dakota State still reach 63.7%, while for-profit Post University trails at 35.3% despite similar costs.

Where do graduates typically find employment in this field?

The $31,133 median earnings reflect entry-level positions in veterinary clinics, livestock operations, and agricultural extension services. Career growth often depends on specialization, with large animal veterinary technicians and farm management roles offering advancement opportunities.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.