2026 Best Value Horticulture Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Horticulture certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 284 colleges 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found Chippewa Valley Technical College to be the best-value Horticulture school in the United States. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public school based in Eau Claire, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Chippewa Valley Technical College Horticulture students take on a median of $14,234 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,297 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
You'll get strong value at Ivy Tech Community College, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Ivy Tech Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,186 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Des Moines Area Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Ankeny, IA, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,790 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Students borrow a median of $14,956 to complete their Horticulture program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,018. That is a strong return on a $14,956 median debt. Get the full Des Moines Area Community College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lake Land College earned it the #4 place in the United States. Located in Mattoon, IL, Lake Land College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,415, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. The median Horticulture program debt is $8,142. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,877. Set against $8,142 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Lake Land College profile
A rank of #5 makes University Of Missouri Columbia one of the best values in the United States. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school based in Columbia, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. The median Horticulture program debt is $21,818. Median earnings reach $63,403 ten years out. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%. More on University Of Missouri Columbia
Spartanburg Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Spartanburg Community College is a public school based in Spartanburg, SC. Students from in state pay about $5,071 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,135. The median Horticulture program debt is $10,148. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,097. That is a strong return on a $10,148 median debt. Read more about Spartanburg Community College
Utah State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. The median Horticulture program debt is $16,191. Utah State University alumni report median earnings of $54,022 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,191 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. See the full Utah State University profile
Front Range Community College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Front Range Community College is a public school based in Westminster, CO. In-state tuition and fees average $4,663, with out-of-state students paying around $17,263. Graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,910 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,000 median debt. More on Front Range Community College
Temple University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete their Horticulture program here. Temple University alumni report median earnings of $63,727 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Temple University
Delaware Valley College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Doylestown, PA. Students from in state pay about $44,850 in tuition and fees. Typical Horticulture student debt is $26,000. 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. Delaware Valley College has an acceptance rate of 93%. See the full Delaware Valley College profile
Clackamas Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Clackamas Community College
Howard Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. More on Howard Community College
Miami Dade College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Get the full Miami Dade College report
North Arkansas College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on North Arkansas College
Saint Louis Community College placed #15 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Louis Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Southwest Virginia Community College
Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock
Chemeketa Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Get the full Chemeketa Community College report
Southside Virginia Community College placed #19 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southside Virginia Community College
Cumberland County College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Get the full Cumberland County College report
Merced College
Merced College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. More on Merced College
Portland Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. See the full Portland Community College profile
Western Piedmont Community College came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Western Piedmont Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #24 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Highland Community College Freeport landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Highland Community College Freeport
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Horticulture Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Rockingham Community College placed #26 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Get the full Rockingham Community College report
Atlanta Technical College placed #27 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Atlanta Technical College
Richland Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Richland Community College
University Of Puerto Rico Utuado landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Puerto Rico Utuado profile
El Camino Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. See the full El Camino Community College District profile
Linn State Technical College placed #31 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. See the full Linn State Technical College profile
Long Beach City College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Long Beach City College report
Minneapolis Community And Technical College placed #33 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Walters State Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Read the full report on Walters State Community College
South Georgia Technical College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about South Georgia Technical College
Triton College
Triton College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read the full report on Triton College
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report
College Of Western Idaho came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full College Of Western Idaho profile
Delaware Technical Community College Terry ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Read the full report on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Augusta Technical College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Augusta Technical College report
City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College
Eastern Florida State College offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full Eastern Florida State College report
Palo Alto College placed #43 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Get the full Palo Alto College report
City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College placed #44 among the best-value Horticulture schools in the United States. Get the full City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College report
College Of Lake County landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Lake County
Piedmont Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Piedmont Technical College
Wilkes Community College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full Wilkes Community College profile
Montgomery College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Horticulture schools. Read the full report on Montgomery College
Fullerton College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fullerton College
Seattle Community College South Campus came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Seattle Community College South Campus
Related Horticulture Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Horticulture Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Horticulture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Horticulture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Horticulture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Horticulture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Horticulture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Horticulture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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