Compare 5 Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management. programs in North Carolina. Average earnings: $36,156.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management tells a different story. Across 5 programs, earnings range from $30,471 to $45,730—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh's Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management program leads with graduates earning $45,730. The average across all programs is $36,156, yet NC State outpaces the field by nearly $10K—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. NC State graduates borrow $20,121 and face an 11.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making the top program also the most affordable for students.
Highest program earnings: $45,730
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
11.9% payment burden | Good
27.6% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $45,730 | 48 | $20,121 | Good | $23,000 | High | |
| #2 | $37,282 | 54 | $19,500 | Challenging | $22,737 | High | |
| #3 | $33,949 | 133 | $20,231 | Challenging | $21,919 | High | |
| #4 | $33,350 | 36 | $21,868 | High | $18,241 | High | |
| #5 | $30,471 | 32 | $28,250 | High | $19,245 | 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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