Best Value Animal Sciences Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut offers animal sciences programs exclusively through University of Connecticut campuses, with net costs ranging from $8,896 at the Waterbury campus to $22,886 at the flagship Storrs location. All campuses report identical median earnings of $25,967 for graduates entering a state economy rich with veterinary services supporting its equestrian industry and dairy farms. The Waterbury campus delivers the strongest value proposition with 97.91% acceptance rates, while Storrs maintains selectivity at 54.51% acceptance with significantly higher graduation rates at 83.80%.

Programs

$8,896 – $22,886

Net Price Range

$25,967

Avg. Program Earnings

64.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Animal Sciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$25,967	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$25,967	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$25,967	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$25,967	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$25,967	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,000 cost difference between UConn campuses for the same program?

The Storrs flagship campus charges $22,886 net price compared to $8,896 at Waterbury, reflecting different campus amenities and research opportunities. All campuses maintain the same $22,500 average debt load despite varying net costs.

How do graduation rates vary across UConn's animal sciences campuses?

Storrs leads with 83.80% graduation rates, while regional campuses range from 56.70% to 65.40%. Hartford campus achieves the highest regional campus rate at 65.40%, significantly outpacing Avery Point's 56.70%.

Does campus choice affect post-graduation earnings in animal sciences?

All UConn campuses report identical median earnings of $25,967 for animal sciences graduates. This suggests employers value the UConn degree equally regardless of which campus awarded it.

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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.