Master’s Degrees in Horticultural Science
Education Levels of Horticultural Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 138 people earned their master's degree in horticultural science. This makes it the 493rd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for horticultural science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in horticultural science. About 54.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of horticultural science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 88 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Horticultural Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a master’s degree in horticultural science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for horticultural science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from UF. About 43% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from NC State.
Kansas State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from K -State.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from UGA.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Ohio State. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Wazzu. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in horticultural science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in horticultural science from Texas A&M College Station.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Michigan State.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Auburn.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Colorado State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for horticultural science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Texas Tech. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Iowa State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Iowa State.
The 11th most popular school in the country for horticultural science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from UPR Mayaguez. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in horticultural science. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for horticultural science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from UMN Twin Cities.
University of Arkansas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from UARK.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from Purdue.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from UNL. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in horticultural science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in horticultural science from OSU.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 2 people received their master'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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 212 |
| General Plant Sciences | 102 |
| Other Plant Sciences | 71 |
| Range Science & Management | 37 |
| Plant Protection/Pest Management | 35 |
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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