2026 Best Value Horticulture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Horticulture bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 284 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh 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 analyzed schools to build 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 Horticulture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Brigham Young University Provo, our #1 best-value Horticulture school in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,688. Typical Horticulture student debt is $12,184. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo has an acceptance rate of 68%. More on Brigham Young University Provo
You'll get strong value at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Typical Horticulture student debt is $12,749. Median earnings reach $53,406 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,749 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
South Dakota State University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Horticulture ranking in the United States. Set in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. The median Horticulture program debt is $24,989. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,070 ten years after entry. Set against $24,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full South Dakota State University report
A rank of #4 makes Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Tifton, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,268, compared with $10,588 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,996. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Carbondale, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,334. Students borrow a median of $23,730 to complete their Horticulture program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,390. Set against $23,730 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Illinois University Carbondale admits about 87% of applicants. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Cobleskill, NY, Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,768, while out-of-state students pay about $18,678. Graduates carry a median of $23,490 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,030 ten years after entry. Set against $23,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill admits about 84% of applicants. Read the full report on Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $24,998 to complete their Horticulture program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. The median Horticulture program debt is $19,844. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,424 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,844 median debt. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school based in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. The median Horticulture program debt is $19,273. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $90,768. Set against $19,273 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #10 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Horticulture students take on a median of $22,337 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,413. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. The median Horticulture program debt is $14,375. Median earnings reach $68,758 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,375 median debt. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
University Of Georgia offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. This public school is set in Athens, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. University Of Georgia Horticulture students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,726. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
Washington State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Typical Horticulture student debt is $21,903. Washington State University alumni report median earnings of $68,905 a decade after entry. Set against $21,903 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Washington State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Get the full Washington State University report
University Of Arkansas placed #15 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. University Of Arkansas is a public school based in Fayetteville, AR. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. University Of Arkansas Horticulture students take on a median of $24,019 in debt. University Of Arkansas alumni report median earnings of $58,191 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
Texas A And M University College Station offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,422 to complete their Horticulture program here. Median earnings reach $72,097 ten years out. Set against $18,422 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Typical Horticulture student debt is $22,843. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,543. Set against $22,843 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Colorado State University Fort Collins has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Mississippi State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Located in Mississippi State, MS, Mississippi State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Typical Horticulture student debt is $23,969. Median earnings reach $51,513 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,969 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%. Get the full Mississippi State University report
Clemson University placed #19 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical Horticulture student debt is $23,783. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,513. That is a strong return on a $23,783 median debt. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants. Read more about Clemson University
Delaware Valley College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Doylestown, PA, Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,838 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Delaware Valley College
University Of Rhode Island ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Located in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. Graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,743. That is a strong return on a $23,432 median debt. University Of Rhode Island has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full University Of Rhode Island profile
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school based in Las Cruces, NM. Students from in state pay about $8,183 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,307 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,026 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,067. Set against $19,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%. See the full New Mexico State University Main Campus profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Based in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,631. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of Maine came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Orono, ME. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. University Of Maine Horticulture students take on a median of $25,984 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,653 ten years after entry. Set against $25,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants. Read more about University Of Maine
Des Moines Area Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Des Moines Area Community College
Kishwaukee College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Kishwaukee College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Horticulture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Cumberland County College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Cumberland County College report
Pennsylvania State University World Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus report
Mendocino College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Mendocino College report
North Georgia Technical College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. See the full North Georgia Technical College profile
Delaware Technical Community College Terry ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Get the full Delaware Technical Community College Terry report
Kalamazoo Valley Community College placed #31 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. More on Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Linn State Technical College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. See the full Linn State Technical College profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. More on Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Wilkes Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Wilkes Community College report
Bakersfield College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Bakersfield College
Cape Fear Community College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. See the full Cape Fear Community College profile
Montgomery College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Montgomery College report
First Coast Technical College placed #38 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. More on First Coast Technical College
Kent State University At Salem placed #39 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Kent State University At Salem
Madera Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read the full report on Madera Community College
Andrews University placed #41 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Andrews University
Santa Barbara City College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. See the full Santa Barbara City College profile
Utah State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. See the full Utah State University profile
Guilford Technical Community College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Guilford Technical Community College
High Plains Technology Center ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Read more about High Plains Technology Center
Kankakee Community College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kankakee Community College
Clark State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Clark State Community College report
College Of Southern Nevada offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full College Of Southern Nevada report
Amarillo College
Amarillo College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. More on Amarillo College
Lincoln Land Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. More on Lincoln Land Community College
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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 284 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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