2025 Best Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations Associate Degree Schools

an associate degree in applied horticulture/horticulture operations is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #175 out of 1020 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of applied horticulture/horticulture operations. Combined, these schools handed out 631 associate degrees in applied horticulture/horticulture operations to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of applied horticulture/horticulture operations for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to applied horticulture/horticulture operations students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of applied horticulture/horticulture operations students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized applied horticulture/horticulture operations related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for applied horticulture/horticulture operations students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for applied horticulture/horticulture operations students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Schools for an Associate in Applied Horticulture

1

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in applied horticulture/horticulture operations. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in applied horticulture/horticulture operations from North Carolina State University

2

Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in applied horticulture/horticulture operations needs to take a look at Community College of Baltimore County. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in applied horticulture/horticulture operations from Community College of Baltimore County

3

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in applied horticulture/horticulture operations has to take a look at Niagara County Community College. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in applied horticulture/horticulture operations from Niagara County Community College

4

Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in applied horticulture/horticulture operations has to check out Spartanburg Community College. Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in applied horticulture/horticulture operations from Spartanburg Community College

5

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in applied horticulture/horticulture operations from Front Range Community College

6

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

CWI is a fairly large public college located in the rural area of Nampa.More information about a associate in applied horticulture/horticulture operations from College of Western Idaho

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations by Region

View the Best Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Rankings in Majors Related to Applied Horticulture

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations is one of 9 different types of Horticulture programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Applied Horticulture

Related Major	Annual Graduates
L&scaping & Groundskeeping	224
Turf & Turfgrass Management	192
Ornamental Horticulture	55
Greenhouse Operations & Management	53
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other	26
Plant Nursery Operations & Management	19
Floriculture/Floristry Operations & Management	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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).
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