Horticultural Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 61 schools to find the best for horticultural science students.
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Choosing a Great Horticultural Science School
The school you choose for horticultural science can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Horticultural Science rankings. For our Best Overall Horticultural Science School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Horticultural Science Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for horticultural science. This very large public university is located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 25 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $63,111 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844.
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A rank of #2 makes Iowa State University one of the top schools for horticultural science. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Horticultural Science graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $61,550 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong horticultural science program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $42,712 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,911.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for horticultural science. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. About 44 horticultural science degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Horticultural Science graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $51,815 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,281 to complete this degree.
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Cornell University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best horticultural science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 horticultural science degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $32,236 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,990.
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University Of Georgia landed the #6 spot for horticultural science this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 43 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Horticultural Science graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $47,698 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete this degree.
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Kansas State University landed the #7 spot for horticultural science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 40 horticultural science degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $50,115 in their early career. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $21,905 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #8 for horticultural science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 60 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $42,008 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,156 to complete this degree.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #9 among the best horticultural science schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 29 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $42,861 in their early career. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $20,687 in student loans.
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Washington State University landed the #10 spot for horticultural science this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public institution. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Washington State University awarded about 10 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $47,531. Students borrow a median of $17,539 to complete this degree.
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Capital Community College landed the #11 spot for horticultural science this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Capital Community College awarded about 22 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $43,086 in their early career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans.
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Clemson University landed the #12 spot for horticultural science this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Clemson University awarded about 18 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from Clemson University earn around $46,395 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,724.
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University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best horticultural science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of River Falls. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. University Of Wisconsin River Falls awarded about 11 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $48,791 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin River Falls graduates carry a median of $22,251 in student loans.
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Mississippi State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best horticultural science schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Horticultural Science graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $45,994 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,311 to complete this degree.
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North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #15 position for horticultural science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fargo. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $49,048. Students borrow a median of $25,153 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University landed the #16 spot for horticultural science this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Auburn University awarded about 25 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $44,818 in their early career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #17 for horticultural science this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Stillwater. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Typical student debt for the program is $22,337.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #18 for horticultural science this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 69 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Horticultural Science graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $36,980 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #19 among the best horticultural science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 15 horticultural science degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Horticultural Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $37,170 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Michigan State University landed the #20 spot for horticultural science this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 33 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from Michigan State University earn around $35,701 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250.
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University Of Kentucky ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best horticultural science schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. About 11 horticultural science degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $49,568 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete this degree.
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Oregon State University earned the #22 position for horticultural science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Corvallis. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 56 horticultural science degrees were awarded at Oregon State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from Oregon State University earn around $38,397 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,096.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best horticultural science schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree.
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University Of Idaho earned the #24 position for horticultural science this year. This large public university is located in the town of Moscow. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Idaho in the most recent data year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from University Of Idaho earn around $44,559 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Idaho graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans.
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Morrisville State College landed the #25 spot for horticultural science this year. Located in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public university. About 39% of students finish within six years. Morrisville State College awarded about 44 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their horticultural science degree from Morrisville State College earn around $41,207 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,290 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 28 Horticultural Science Schools
These schools also placed among the best for horticultural science this year:
This ranking is produced 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 · 61 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).
