Viticulture And Enology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for viticulture and enology students.
The school you choose for viticulture and enology can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Viticulture And Enology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Viticulture And Enology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Viticulture And Enology Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, our #1 school for viticulture and enology. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 48 viticulture and enology degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Students who receive their viticulture and enology degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn around $52,240 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,654 to complete this degree.
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California State University Fresno is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in viticulture and enology, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Fresno. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 viticulture and enology students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fresno in the most recent data year. Viticulture And Enology graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $45,796 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500.
More information about a degree in viticulture and enology from California State University Fresno
Santa Rosa Junior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in viticulture and enology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 19 viticulture and enology students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the viticulture and enology program make about $80,047 in their early career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong viticulture and enology program will find one at Yavapai College, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Prescott. There were roughly 42 viticulture and enology students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, viticulture and enology degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $52,087. Yavapai College graduates carry a median of $14,087 in student loans.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
