Compare 16 Apiculture. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $40,480. Top programs: $67,867+.
With top graduates earning $67,867, Apiculture stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $27K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
North Dakota State University's Apiculture program leads with graduates earning $67,867, well above the $40,480 average across all 16 programs. Washington State University follows at $50,640, while Mississippi State delivers $46,778—demonstrating how regional publics dominate this specialized field regardless of overall rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. North Dakota State graduates borrow $23,199 and face just a 7.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it the clear value leader.
Highest program earnings: $67,867
Strong outcomes with 96% acceptance
7.0% payment burden | Excellent
12.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $67,867 | 39 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $50,640 | 30 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #3 | $46,778 | 15 | $22,142 | Manageable | $25,567 | High | |
| #4 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $45,747 | 80 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #5 | $43,426 | 35 | $19,500 | Manageable | $29,448 | High | |
| #6 | University Of Mount OlivePrivate | $41,737 | 10 | $27,209 | Challenging | $15,000 | High |
| #7 | $40,897 | 37 | $13,000 | Good | $25,733 | High | |
| #8 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $39,909 | 15 | $14,340 | Good | $13,923 | Challenging |
| #9 | University Of WyomingPublic | $39,729 | 11 | $18,000 | Manageable | $16,000 | High |
| #10 | $39,385 | 37 | $22,500 | Challenging | $14,685 | High | |
| #11 | $38,189 | 16 | $21,500 | Challenging | $35,324 | High | |
| #12 | $36,605 | 29 | $26,814 | High | $36,545 | High | |
| #13 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $35,853 | 38 | $21,500 | Challenging | $35,463 | High |
| #14 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $28,814 | 21 | $25,000 | High | $52,335 | High |
| #15 | $27,481 | 9 | $20,500 | High | $11,092 | High | |
| #16 | $24,615 | 31 | $22,763 | High | $26,243 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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