2027 Best Value Horticulture Schools in Idaho

[Horticulture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/horticulture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong horticulture education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value horticulture schools.
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2027 Best Value Horticulture Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in horticulture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Horticulture Schools
Our analysis ranked Brigham Young University Idaho the best value for a degree in horticulture in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Students borrow a median of $12,749 to complete the horticulture program here. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $26,238. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
College Of Western Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in horticulture, landing the #2 spot this year. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. Students from in state pay about $3,446 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Typical student debt for horticulture graduates is $12,497. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $40,963.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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