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2027 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools in Wisconsin

2 Colleges in the United States
$22,032 Avg Student Debt
$64,125 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Horticultural Science Badge [Horticultural Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/horticultural-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for horticultural science students.

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2027 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the horticultural science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Horticultural Science Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin River Falls the best value for a degree in horticultural science in Wisconsin. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,008 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,470. Horticultural Science graduates carry a median of $22,251 in student loans. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $48,791. That is a strong return on a $22,251 median debt. University Of Wisconsin River Falls admits about 82% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great value for students pursuing a degree in horticultural science, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Typical student debt for horticultural science graduates is $21,813. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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