Ranking

Best Animal Sciences Colleges in Texas 2026

South Plains College leads this ROI ranking with a A value grade and a 15.20 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 14 colleges here by earnings against net price.

14 Texas colleges offering Animal Sciences, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 14
Cheapest net price: $6,791
Top earnings 10y: $72,097
Public / Private: 12 / 2

South Plains College

Levelland, TX · Public

ROI score: 15.20
Net price: $6,791
Earnings 10y: $41,276
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

ROI score: 10.64
Net price: $12,090
Earnings 10y: $51,450
Acceptance: 90.9%

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

ROI score: 10.62
Net price: $11,841
Earnings 10y: $50,296
Acceptance: 92.2%

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.70
Net price: $14,260
Earnings 10y: $49,634
Acceptance: 94%

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.47
Net price: $16,805
Earnings 10y: $56,906
Acceptance: 89.3%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.46
Net price: $21,315
Earnings 10y: $72,097
Acceptance: 57.4%

Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.30
Net price: $15,091
Earnings 10y: $50,116
Acceptance: 83%

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.26
Net price: $16,404
Earnings 10y: $54,211
Acceptance: 90.3%

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

ROI score: 8.19
Net price: $19,070
Earnings 10y: $62,454
Acceptance: 72.7%

#10

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX · Public

ROI score: 7.88
Net price: $13,286
Earnings 10y: $41,871
Acceptance: 98.7%

#11

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

ROI score: 6.51
Net price: $19,487
Earnings 10y: $50,741
Acceptance: 98.7%

#12

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

ROI score: 6.38
Net price: $20,783
Earnings 10y: $53,040
Acceptance: 89.6%

#13

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.50
Net price: $24,456
Earnings 10y: $53,787
Acceptance: 73.1%

#14

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.32
Net price: $26,182
Earnings 10y: $55,736
Acceptance: 66%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Texas schools with positive Animal Sciences program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.46 (12 public, 2 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

South Plains College in Levelland, TX tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Texas colleges are in this list?

14 Texas colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.