Bachelor’s Degrees in Horticulture
Education Levels of Horticulture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 343 people earned their bachelor's degree in horticulture. This earns it the #228 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in horticulture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,789 |
| Associate Degree | 1,211 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 579 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 343 |
| Master’s Degree | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Horticulture Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in horticulture is $45,520. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,284 and the high is $47,141.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in horticulture is $39,170. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,170 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $39,170.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $466.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in horticulture. About 58.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 201 |
| Women | 142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of horticulture bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 297 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Horticulture Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 39 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for horticulture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from Texas A&M College Station. About 61% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,520.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 14% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in horticulture at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 45,520.
Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from BYU - I. About 84% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brigham Young University - Idaho horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
The 4th most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from UNL. University of Nebraska - Lincoln horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from ABAC Tifton. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from BYU. Of these students, 76% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in horticulture at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 45,520.
Farmingdale State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Of these students, 20% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Farmingdale State College horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
University of Arkansas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from UARK. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Arkansas horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
University of Rhode Island is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from URI. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,520.
Mississippi State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from Mississippi State. Of these students, 29% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mississippi State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,520.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from Colorado State. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Colorado State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,520.
The 12th most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from SIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern Illinois University Carbondale horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
Delaware Valley University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from DelVal. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in horticulture at Delaware Valley University make a median salary of 45,520.
University of Maine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from UMaine. University of Maine horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from UGA. University of Georgia horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from Purdue. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,520.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in horticulture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from UMass Amherst. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in horticulture at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 45,520.
SUNY Cobleskill comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from SUNY Cobleskill. SUNY Cobleskill horticulture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,520.
The 19th most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in horticulture from Wazzu. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in horticulture at Washington State University make a median salary of 45,520.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to horticulture that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 7,296 |
| Agricultural Economics | 4,791 |
| Plant Sciences | 1,996 |
| General Agriculture | 1,908 |
| Food Science Technology | 1,110 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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