2023 Best Value Horticulture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Horticulture Associate Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Horticulture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for horticulture students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Horticulture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for horticulture majors pursuing a associate degree.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Horticulture
Our 2023 rankings named Southeast Community College Area the best value school in the Plains States Region for horticulture students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Community College are $3,780 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Horticulture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northeast is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk.
Northeast undergraduate students pay an average of $5,010 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Kirkwood Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,072 in tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Southeast Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value horticulture schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Tech are $7,650 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Southeast Tech is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Horticulture Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Des Moines Area Community College is a great value for horticulture students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DMACC are $10,440 a year.
Best 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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Horticulture Related Majors for 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 5 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 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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