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2027 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$20,434 Avg Student Debt
$67,166 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Horticultural Science Badge [Horticultural Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/plant-sciences/horticultural-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for horticultural science students.

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2027 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools in the Southeast Region

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

1
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value horticultural science schools in the Southeast Region. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Horticultural Science graduates carry a median of $12,281 in student loans. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $51,815. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.

2

Students looking for strong value in horticultural science will find it at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete the horticultural science program here. Early-career horticultural science graduates make about $47,698. That is a strong return on a $21,792 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.

3

A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the best values for horticultural science. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Horticultural Science graduates carry a median of $22,156 in student loans. Horticultural Science graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $42,008 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,156 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mississippi State University earned it the #4 place for horticultural science. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Typical student debt for horticultural science graduates is $20,311. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $45,994. Set against $20,311 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value horticultural science schools. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for horticultural science graduates is $24,019. Horticultural Science graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $52,555 early in their careers. Set against $24,019 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University placed #6 among the best values for horticultural science. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical student debt for horticultural science graduates is $21,724. Early-career horticultural science graduates make about $46,395. That is a strong return on a $21,724 median debt. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University earned the #7 position for value in horticultural science this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Typical student debt for horticultural science graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $44,818. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #8 spot for horticultural science value this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Typical student debt for horticultural science graduates is $20,687. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $42,861. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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