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2026 Best Horticulture Schools in the The Plains States Region

3 Colleges in the United States
240 Horticulture Degrees Awarded
$45,689 Avg Early-Career Salary

Horticulture degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their horticulture programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for horticulture students.

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Best Schools for Horticulture in the The Plains States Region

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.

Top Schools in Horticulture

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No school ranked higher than University Of Missouri Columbia this year for horticulture. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 24 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. See the full horticulture program report for University Of Missouri Columbia

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Students looking for a strong horticulture program will find one at Linn State Technical College, which ranked #2. Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Linn. Linn State Technical College awarded about 21 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Linn State Technical College generally make around $45,538. Students borrow a median of $11,042 to complete this degree. Read more about the horticulture program at Linn State Technical College

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Southeast Technical Institute came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best horticulture schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. Southeast Technical Institute awarded about 19 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $48,654. Southeast Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans. See the full horticulture program report for Southeast Technical Institute

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the top schools for horticulture. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 16 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $46,289. Students borrow a median of $24,998 to complete this degree. Get the full horticulture details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Johnson County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in horticulture, landing the #5 spot this year. Johnson County Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Overland Park. Johnson County Community College awarded about 29 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Johnson County Community College generally make around $46,473. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete this degree. Read more about the horticulture program at Johnson County Community College

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Central Lakes College Brainerd placed #6 among the best horticulture schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Brainerd. Central Lakes College Brainerd awarded about 19 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Horticulture graduates of Central Lakes College Brainerd earn a median of $44,264 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,479 to complete this degree. See the full horticulture program report for Central Lakes College Brainerd

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College came in at #7 for horticulture this year. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public university. Kirkwood Community College awarded about 14 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Kirkwood Community College generally make around $35,900. Kirkwood Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. See the full horticulture program report for Kirkwood Community College

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Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best horticulture schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Omaha. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 18 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Area generally make around $45,583. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in horticulture from Metropolitan Community College Area

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College landed the #9 spot for horticulture this year. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. About 25 horticulture degrees were awarded at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their horticulture degree from Hennepin Technical College earn around $52,059 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,887. See the full horticulture program report for Hennepin Technical College

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Saint Louis Community College landed the #10 spot for horticulture this year. Saint Louis Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton. About 55 horticulture degrees were awarded at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College generally make around $38,999. Saint Louis Community College graduates carry a median of $11,424 in student loans. Read more about the horticulture program at Saint Louis Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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