2026 Best Turf & Turfgrass Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Turf & Turfgrass Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for turf & turfgrass management students.

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• Best Turf & Turfgrass Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Turf & Turfgrass Management in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the turf & turfgrass management degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Turf & Turfgrass Management

1

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
University Park, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Turf & Turfgrass Management Degrees Awarded

86% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in turf & turfgrass management. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 turf & turfgrass management degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. See the full turf & turfgrass management program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

2

Pennsylvania State University World Campus
University Park, PA

47 Turf & Turfgrass Management Degrees Awarded

34% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best turf & turfgrass management schools. This large public university is located in the city of University Park. About 34% of students finish within six years. About 47 turf & turfgrass management degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. Read more about the turf & turfgrass management program at Pennsylvania State University World Campus

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.