Cheapest Animal Sciences Colleges in Texas

Texas A&M University-Kingsville delivers the state's most affordable Animal Sciences program at just $10,204 net cost, nearly $17,000 less than Abilene Christian University's $27,401 annual expense. This dramatic pricing gap reflects the strength of Texas public universities in agricultural education. The 14 programs span from Sul Ross State's remote Alpine campus to Texas A&M College Station, where graduates earn $35,060 annually. Texas leads the nation in cattle production and ranks second in total agricultural output, creating steady demand for animal science professionals across ranching operations, veterinary services, and research facilities throughout the state's varied agricultural regions.

Programs

$10,204 – $27,401

Net Price Range

$32,118

Avg. Program Earnings

51.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Animal Sciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas	$10,204	$9,892	45.6%	96.6%
2	Sul Ross State University Alpine, Texas	$10,991	$7,592	27.4%	97.1%
3	Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas	$11,268	$10,026	45.9%	86.5%
4	Angelo State University San Angelo, Texas	$12,915	$8,319	40.7%	79.1%
5	Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, Texas	$14,041	$11,299	43.2%	76.1%
6	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$15,152	$10,600	51.7%	89.5%
7	Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas	$16,025	$9,228	55.1%	84.6%
8	Texas State University San Marcos, Texas	$16,438	$11,450	56.2%	87.7%
9	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$20,071	$11,852	67.5%	67.3%
10	Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas	$20,261	$7,878	51.2%	87.1%
11	West Texas A & M University Canyon, Texas	$20,841	$9,101	47.3%	91.6%
12	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
13	Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, Texas	$25,910	$27,298	48.7%	81.6%
14	Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas	$27,401	$42,380	60.2%	65.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $17,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public universities dominate the affordable end, with Texas A&M-Kingsville at $10,204 and Sul Ross State at $10,991. Private institutions like Abilene Christian University charge $27,401, reflecting different funding models and student services.

How do graduation rates vary among the most affordable options?

Among the five cheapest programs, graduation rates range from Sul Ross State's 27.4% to Texas A&M-Commerce's 45.9%. Texas A&M-Kingsville graduates 45.6% of students while maintaining the lowest net cost statewide.

Where do Animal Sciences graduates earn the highest starting salaries?

West Texas A&M University graduates earn $35,420 annually, the highest among reporting schools. Texas A&M College Station follows at $35,060, while Texas Tech graduates earn $34,704 despite the program's higher cost.

Does acceptance rate indicate program selectivity in Animal Sciences?

Most Texas programs accept over 80% of applicants, with Sul Ross State at 97.1% and Texas A&M-Kingsville at 96.6%. Texas A&M College Station proves most selective at 62.7% acceptance, reflecting its research focus and agricultural reputation.

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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.