Best Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$308,689
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,307
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
MI | -$270,852 | $30,910 | $30,528 | $13,722 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Front Range Community College
Grad rate: 28.6% |
CO | -$346,527 | $26,523 | $18,087 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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