2027 Best Value Horticulture Schools in New York
[Horticulture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/horticulture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for horticulture students.
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2027 Best Value Horticulture Schools in New York
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in horticulture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Horticulture Schools
For return on investment in horticulture, no school beat Niagara County Community College this year. Set in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,894 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,030. Students borrow a median of $13,970 to complete the horticulture program here. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Niagara County Community College generally make around $36,258. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in horticulture will find it at Farmingdale State College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,626 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Students borrow a median of $23,900 to complete the horticulture program here. Horticulture graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median of $50,374 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,900 median debt. The acceptance rate is 63%.
Students looking for strong value in horticulture will find it at Finger Lakes Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Canandaigua, Finger Lakes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,258, with out-of-state students paying around $8,442. Horticulture graduates carry a median of $16,736 in student loans. Horticulture graduates of Finger Lakes Community College earn a median of $40,467 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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