2023 Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Horticulture School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, horticulture was ranked #218 in the country. In fact 3,234 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for horticulture majors pursuing a .
Top Plains States Region Schools in Horticulture
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best school for horticulture students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . South Dakota State is a large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great place for horticulture students. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, horticulture majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $26,312 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kirkwood Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northeast is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.
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Southeast Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for horticulture students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public school with a small student population.
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Des Moines Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for horticulture students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Southeast Community College Area did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for horticulture students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Horticulture Colleges by State
Explore the best horticulture schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 26 |
| Minnesota | 19 |
| Kansas | 5 |
| Iowa | 38 |
| Nebraska | 35 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
| South Dakota | 21 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Horticulture
Horticulture is one of 16 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Horticulture
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Animal Science | 8,294 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,175 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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