by our College Data Analytics Team
[Horticulture](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/horticulture/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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.
Our analysis ranked Colorado State University Fort Collins the top school for horticulture graduate earnings in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Horticulture graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of about $58,189 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Provo produces some of the highest-paid graduates in horticulture, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the horticulture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,439.
Front Range Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying horticulture schools. Front Range Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Westminster. Horticulture graduates of Front Range Community College earn a median of about $37,218 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in horticulture will find them at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the horticulture program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,287.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their horticulture graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.