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2026 Best Value L&scaping & Groundskeeping Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$13,601 Avg Student Debt
$38,484 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value L&scaping & Groundskeeping Badge [L&scaping & Groundskeeping](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/horticulture/landscaping-and-groundskeeping/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools to find the best return on investment for l&scaping & groundskeeping students.

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2026 Best Value L&scaping & Groundskeeping Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the l&scaping & groundskeeping degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value L&scaping & Groundskeeping Schools

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For return on investment in l&scaping & groundskeeping, no school beat Trident Technical College this year. Trident Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Charleston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,546, with out-of-state students paying around $8,620. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates carry a median of $18,116 in student loans. Soon after graduation, l&scaping & groundskeeping degree recipients from Trident Technical College generally make around $50,166. Set against $18,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Florida Gateway College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value l&scaping & groundskeeping schools. Florida Gateway College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Lake City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,747. Typical student debt for l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates is $8,669. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates of Florida Gateway College earn a median of $41,947 early in their careers. Set against $8,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia Northwestern Technical College earned it the #3 place for l&scaping & groundskeeping. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rome. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, with out-of-state students paying around $5,868. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. Early-career l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates make about $41,229. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in l&scaping & groundskeeping will find it at Chattahoochee Technical College, which ranked #4. Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Marietta. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates is $9,616. Soon after graduation, l&scaping & groundskeeping degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College generally make around $44,673. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Students looking for strong value in l&scaping & groundskeeping will find it at Southern Crescent Technical College, which ranked #5. Southern Crescent Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Griffin. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,516, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Typical student debt for l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates is $17,619. Soon after graduation, l&scaping & groundskeeping degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College generally make around $45,062. Set against $17,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Cape Fear Community College came in at #6 for value in l&scaping & groundskeeping this year. Cape Fear Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. Students from in state pay about $2,748 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,892. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates carry a median of $12,388 in student loans. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates of Cape Fear Community College earn a median of $42,889 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,388 median debt.

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Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA

Lanier Technical College placed #7 among the best values for l&scaping & groundskeeping. Located in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,980, compared with $7,190 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates is $12,278. Early-career l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates make about $37,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Miami Dade College came in at #8 for value in l&scaping & groundskeeping this year. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. Soon after graduation, l&scaping & groundskeeping degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Set against $11,967 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Spartanburg Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value l&scaping & groundskeeping schools. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,071, compared with $10,135 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,148 to complete the l&scaping & groundskeeping program here. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates of Spartanburg Community College earn a median of $29,260 early in their careers. Set against $10,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Augusta Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value l&scaping & groundskeeping schools. Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Augusta. In-state tuition and fees average $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates of Augusta Technical College earn a median of $41,892 early in their careers. Set against $11,400 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Sandhills Community College placed #11 among the best values for l&scaping & groundskeeping. Sandhills Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Pinehurst. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,648. Students borrow a median of $9,238 to complete the l&scaping & groundskeeping program here. Soon after graduation, l&scaping & groundskeeping degree recipients from Sandhills Community College generally make around $46,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College earned the #12 position for value in l&scaping & groundskeeping this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Early-career l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates make about $42,786. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Piedmont Technical College came in at #13 for value in l&scaping & groundskeeping this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,775 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,923 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates is $17,652. Soon after graduation, l&scaping & groundskeeping degree recipients from Piedmont Technical College generally make around $36,577. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College earned the #14 position for value in l&scaping & groundskeeping this year. Gwinnett Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Students from in state pay about $3,524 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,092 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,048 to complete the l&scaping & groundskeeping program here. Early-career l&scaping & groundskeeping graduates make about $39,288. Set against $18,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #15 for value in l&scaping & groundskeeping this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Students borrow a median of $23,969 to complete the l&scaping & groundskeeping program here. L&scaping & Groundskeeping graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 28 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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