Horticultural Science Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Horticultural Science is offered at 50 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Horticultural Science.
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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 (this page) | 194 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Horticultural Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Horticultural Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 61 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Horticultural Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Horticultural Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master'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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 60 master'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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master'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.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Morrisville is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 44 master'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.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Horticultural Science. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Horticultural Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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 Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a popular choice for Horticultural Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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.
Mississippi State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Horticultural Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Horticultural Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Horticultural Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Horticultural Science that also offer master’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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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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