by our College Data Analytics Team
[Horticulture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/horticulture/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their horticulture graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find where horticulture graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose horticulture graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Colorado State University Fort Collins, our #1 for horticulture graduate salaries in the United States. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Early-career horticulture graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins make a median of around $58,189 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in horticulture will find them at University Of Nebraska Lincoln, which ranked #2. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school located in the city of Lincoln. Early-career horticulture graduates from University Of Nebraska Lincoln make a median of around $56,741 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College one of the highest-paying schools for horticulture. Set in the town of Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public institution. Early-career horticulture graduates from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College make a median of around $57,957 per year.
South Dakota State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in horticulture, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a public institution. After graduating, horticulture degree recipients from South Dakota State University typically earn about $49,698 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #5 place for horticulture. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Horticulture graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $59,586 a year early in their careers.
University Of Rhode Island earned the #6 position for horticulture graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Students who complete the horticulture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,601.
Delaware Valley College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying horticulture schools. Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Doylestown. Horticulture graduates of Delaware Valley College earn a median of about $47,375 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #8 spot for horticulture salaries this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Students who complete the horticulture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,439.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #9 spot for horticulture salaries this year. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school located in the town of Carbondale. Horticulture graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of about $38,736 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Idaho placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for horticulture. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Horticulture graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of about $43,287 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arkansas placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for horticulture. University Of Arkansas is a public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Horticulture graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of about $29,241 a year early in their careers.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries horticulture graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 11 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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