Compare 51 Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $39,857. Top programs: $50,197+.
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management programs produce graduates earning between $43,052 and $50,197—a $7K spread that demonstrates meaningful variation even in specialized fields. Across 52 ranked programs, outcomes depend on program design and industry connections rather than overall school reputation.
University of West Georgia leads with graduates earning $50,197, followed closely by University of New Hampshire at $49,580. With the field average at $39,689, these top programs significantly outperform typical outcomes. The 101-student cohort at West Georgia shows strong program scale alongside superior results.
Debt burden reveals the real affordability story. University of Florida graduates borrow just $15,000 and face an 8.3% payment burden, earning 'Good' affordability status. In contrast, New Hampshire's graduates carry $26,814 in debt with a 13.6% burden—still manageable but requiring more careful budgeting post-graduation.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $50,197 | 101 | $23,970 | Good | $15,047 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $49,580 | 59 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #3 | Kean UniversityPublic | $48,890 | 29 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
| #4 | $48,757 | 45 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | |
| #5 | University Of FloridaPublic | $47,348 | 59 | $15,000 | Good | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #6 | $46,620 | 14 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #7 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | $46,581 | 13 | $15,000 | Good | $14,735 | Challenging |
| #8 | $46,499 | 20 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | High | |
| #9 | $45,931 | 129 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #10 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $45,833 | 76 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #11 | $45,730 | 48 | $20,121 | Good | $23,000 | High | |
| #12 | $45,342 | 41 | $21,106 | Manageable | $13,695 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $45,134 | 63 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | High | |
| #14 | $44,584 | 24 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #15 | $44,262 | 39 | $22,250 | Manageable | $23,770 | High | |
| #16 | $44,151 | 30 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,958 | High | |
| #17 | $43,863 | 16 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Suny BrockportPublic | $43,370 | 34 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High |
| #19 | $43,253 | 109 | $26,000 | Manageable | $34,260 | High | |
| #20 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $43,052 | 73 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,049 | High |
| #21 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $42,971 | 61 | $24,000 | Manageable | $18,866 | High |
| #22 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $41,378 | 10 | $22,500 | Manageable | $32,980 | High |
| #23 | $40,846 | 23 | $22,095 | Manageable | $18,310 | High | |
| #24 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $40,638 | 123 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #25 | $40,402 | 73 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,528 | 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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