Compare 15 Apiculture. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $52,721. Top programs: $83,779+.
With top graduates earning $84K, Apiculture stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $31K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 15 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Topping the list, North Dakota State University's Apiculture program delivers $84K in median earnings—well above the $53K average across all 15 programs. Purdue ($72K) and Washington State ($70K) round out the top three, all public universities demonstrating that the best Apiculture outcomes come from programs built around the discipline, not institutional brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Davis graduates borrow just $13,000 and face a 5.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families weighing parent loans, North Dakota State leads with a 9.0% combined burden—rated 'Good'—while UC Davis's family burden climbs to 16.4%, proof that the best choice shifts depending on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $83,779
Strong outcomes ($83,779) with 95% acceptance rate
5.0% payment burden | Excellent
9.0% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $83,779 | 43 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Good | |
| #2 | $71,868 | 29 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $69,708 | 27 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $69,160 | 21 | $22,142 | Excellent | $25,567 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $58,236 | 28 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $53,450 | 19 | $22,500 | Good | $14,685 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $51,582 | 33 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #8 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $49,746 | 17 | $25,000 | Manageable | $52,335 | High |
| #9 | $47,528 | 23 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #10 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $46,843 | 39 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #11 | $42,520 | 43 | $22,763 | Manageable | $26,243 | High | |
| #12 | University Of Mount OlivePrivate | $41,737 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| #13 | University Of WyomingPublic | $39,729 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| #14 | $38,189 | 16 | — | — | — | — | |
| #15 | $26,739 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
