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Horticultural Science Doctor’s Degrees

A doctor’s degree in Horticultural Science is offered at 50 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Horticultural Science.

Education Levels of Horticultural Science Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 903 degrees were awarded toHorticultural Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Horticultural Science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 17
Associate’s Degree 50
Bachelor’s Degree 585
Master’s Degree 194
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 57

Earnings of Horticultural Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Horticultural Science of $49,331 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,321
4 years $49,331
5 years $56,395

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Horticultural Science majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 61 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Horticultural Science. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Horticultural Science students seeking a doctor's degree is Colorado State University-Fort Collins. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Iowa State University is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY

SUNY Morrisville is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Connecticut State Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Horticultural Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Agronomy and Crop Science 1,201
Plant Sciences, General 692
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 166
Range Science and Management 153
Plant Sciences, Other 107

References

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