by our College Data Analytics TeamHorticulture programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their horticulture programs.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best horticulture schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the horticulture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, our #1 school for horticulture. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 28 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full horticulture details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong horticulture program will find one at Pennsylvania State University World Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates 34% of students within six years. About 47 horticulture degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. More information about a degree in horticulture from Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Williamson College Of The Trades came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best horticulture schools. Set in the suburb of Media, Williamson College Of The Trades is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 15 horticulture degrees were awarded at Williamson College Of The Trades in the most recent year. More information about a degree in horticulture from Williamson College Of The Trades
Pennsylvania College Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in horticulture, ranking #4. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. About 45% of students finish within six years. About 14 horticulture degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $30,185. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in horticulture from Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in horticulture, ranking #5. Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Media. There were roughly 13 horticulture students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Horticulture graduates of Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology earn a median of $40,998 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,631 to complete this degree. Read more about the horticulture program at Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.
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