2026 Best Horticulture Schools in Nebraska

Horticulture degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for horticulture students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Horticulture Schools in Nebraska

Best Schools for Horticulture in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall horticulture education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Horticulture

1

University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Horticulture Degrees Awarded

$46,289 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Nebraska Lincoln this year for horticulture. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. About 16 horticulture degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Students who receive their horticulture degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $46,289 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,998 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in horticulture from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

2

Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Horticulture Degrees Awarded

$45,583 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Metropolitan Community College Area one of the top schools for horticulture. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. About 18 horticulture degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent 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

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.