Horticultural Science at Iowa State University
If you plan to study Horticultural Science, consider the program at Iowa State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 horticultural science degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.
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Studying Online at Iowa State University
Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Horticultural Science graduates at Iowa State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Horticultural Science graduates at Iowa State University are 57% women (28) and 43% men (21).
Horticultural Science Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 46 bachelor’s horticultural science graduates at Iowa State University, 54% were women (25) and 46% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticultural Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 2% of Horticultural Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, lower than the national average of 17%.*
Horticultural Science Master’s Program at Iowa State University
Among the 3 master’s horticultural science degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticultural Science master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Horticultural Science Graduates
Graduates of the Horticultural Science program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Horticultural Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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