by our College Data Analytics Team
[Horticulture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/horticulture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value horticulture schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the horticulture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Chattahoochee Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among horticulture schools in Georgia. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Students borrow a median of $9,616 to complete the horticulture program here. Early-career horticulture graduates make about $44,673. That is a strong return on a $9,616 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in horticulture will find it at Southern Crescent Technical College, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,516, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Students borrow a median of $17,619 to complete the horticulture program here. Horticulture graduates of Southern Crescent Technical College earn a median of $45,062 early in their careers. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gwinnett Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in horticulture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. Typical student debt for horticulture graduates is $18,048. Early-career horticulture graduates make about $39,288. That is a strong return on a $18,048 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in horticulture will find it at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,268 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,588. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the horticulture program here. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College generally make around $44,751. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value horticulture schools. Set in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,448, while out-of-state students pay about $6,016. Students borrow a median of $11,693 to complete the horticulture program here. Horticulture graduates of Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earn a median of $39,765 early in their careers. Set against $11,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lanier Technical College placed #6 among the best values for horticulture. Set in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,980, with out-of-state students paying around $7,190. Typical student debt for horticulture graduates is $12,278. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Lanier Technical College generally make around $37,118. Set against $12,278 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Augusta Technical College landed the #7 spot for horticulture value this year. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete the horticulture program here. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Augusta Technical College generally make around $41,892. That is a strong return on a $11,400 median debt.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.