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2026 Best Value Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management Schools in the Southeast Region

[Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/recreation-administration/golf-course-operation-and-grounds-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for golf course operation & grounds management students.

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• Best Value Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management Schools in the Southeast Region

2026 Best Value Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the golf course operation & grounds management degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management Schools

1

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA

$4,282 In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,400 Avg Student Debt

$33,523 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Augusta Technical College the best value for a degree in golf course operation & grounds management in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management graduates of Augusta Technical College earn a median of $41,892 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25,056 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,625 Avg Student Debt

$39,696 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Keiser University Ft Lauderdale one of the best values for golf course operation & grounds management. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,056 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,625 to complete the golf course operation & grounds management program here. Soon after graduation, golf course operation & grounds management degree recipients from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale generally make around $29,471. That is a strong return on a $16,625 median debt. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale admits about 97% of applicants.

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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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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

• 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.