Horticultural Science
STEM •
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
What is it about?
A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle.
Trends
Graduates
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Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 14 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 5 students.
O's Insights on Horticultural Science
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 97% of graduates come from public universities.
