Compare 12 Public Horticulture. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,207. Top programs: $55,244+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Public Horticulture tells a different story. Across 12 programs, earnings range from $29,685 to $55,244—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Public Horticulture program leads with graduates earning $55,244, well above the $45,207 average. Colorado State University-Fort Collins follows at $54,616, while Penn State delivers $52,467. The top performer isn't the most prestigious name—it's the program that develops the strongest outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College graduates borrow $16,750 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, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.3.
Highest program earnings: $55,244
Strong outcomes with 77% acceptance rate
7.0% payment burden | Excellent
11.7% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $55,244 | 16 | $16,750 | Excellent | $9,604 | Good | |
| #2 | $54,616 | 15 | $20,000 | Good | $36,000 | High | |
| #3 | $52,467 | 47 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #4 | $51,147 | 48 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #5 | $49,421 | 14 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #6 | $47,645 | 21 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | High | |
| #7 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $47,375 | 12 | $25,000 | Manageable | $52,335 | High |
| #8 | $42,482 | 5 | $23,250 | Manageable | $18,000 | High | |
| #9 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $41,205 | 16 | $11,069 | Good | $9,699 | Manageable |
| #10 | $39,352 | 31 | $13,969 | Good | $7,556 | Challenging | |
| #11 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $31,848 | 14 | $21,500 | High | $28,086 | High |
| #12 | $29,685 | 16 | $21,543 | High | $19,500 | 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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