Doctor’s Degrees in Horticultural Science
Education Levels of Horticultural Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 59 people earned their doctor's degree in horticultural science. This makes it the 216th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in horticultural science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 557 |
| Master’s Degree | 138 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 59 |
| Associate Degree | 36 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
| Basic Certificate | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Horticultural Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for horticultural science majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in horticultural science. About 57.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of horticultural science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Horticultural Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in horticultural science. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for horticultural science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from UF. About 42% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in horticultural science. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Texas A&M College Station.
Washington State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in horticultural science. 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 doctor's degree in horticultural science from Wazzu.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Ohio State.
Kansas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from K -State. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in horticultural science. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from NC State.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Michigan State.
The 7th most popular school in the country for horticultural science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Cornell. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in horticultural science. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Colorado State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for horticultural science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Purdue. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Iowa State.
Virginia Tech comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Virginia Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for horticultural science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from UGA.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in horticultural science. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from Penn State University Park.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in horticultural science from UW - Madison.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to horticultural science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 110 |
| General Plant Sciences | 63 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 30 |
| Horticultural Plant Breeding | 24 |
| Range Science & Management | 9 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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