2023 Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for horticulture students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Horticulture
Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the best value school for horticulture students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southeast Community College are $3,780 a year.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northeast is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeast are $5,010 per year.
Full Horticulture at Northeast Community College Report
Request Information
The excellent programs at Kirkwood Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best horticulture schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the 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.
Full Horticulture at Kirkwood Community College Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the rural area of Sioux Falls, Southeast Tech is a public college 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.
Read full report on Horticulture at Southeast Technical College
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. South Dakota State is a large public school located in the remote town of Brookings.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Dakota State are $12,809 per year.
South Dakota State also claimed a spot on our Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Horticulture at South Dakota State University
Request Information
Des Moines Area Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DMACC are $10,440 per year.
Request Information
University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.
UNL undergraduate students pay an average of $26,720 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, horticulture majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $26,312 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UNL also is in the top 10% of our Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Full Horticulture at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report
Request Information
University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mizzou are $30,450 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Mizzou also did well on our Best Horticulture Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request InformationBest Horticulture Colleges by State
Explore the best horticulture colleges 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 |
More Horticulture Rankings in the Plains States Region
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 8 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to {}.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.