2026 Best Horticultural Science Associate’s Degree Schools

Horticultural Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Horticultural Science Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Horticultural Science in the United States

Below are the best horticultural science schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Horticultural Science

1

Capital Community College
New Britain, CT

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Horticultural Science Degrees Awarded

$43,086 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best school in the country for a degree in horticultural science. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 11 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. Get the full horticultural science details for Capital Community College

2

Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NY

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Horticultural Science Degrees Awarded

$41,207 Median Starting Salary

Morrisville State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best horticultural science schools. Located in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 horticultural science degrees were awarded at Morrisville State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $41,207 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,290 to complete this degree. Get the full horticultural science details for Morrisville State College

Other Horticultural Science Degree Levels

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Notes and References

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 · 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.