Ornamental Horticulture

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the management of horticultural operations.

Numbers at a glance

897th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
3
Colleges offer it
21
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
11
Women
10

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
University of Arkansas15
Eastern Kentucky University5
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo1
Average public university graduating class: 7 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Ornamental Horticulture

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.