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Horticultural Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in horticultural science.

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Horticultural Science Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural Science

UMass Amherst Horticultural Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for horticultural science list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $0-$30k)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $30-$48k)	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $48-$75k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $0-$30k)	21
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $30-$48k)	23
Best Horticultural Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $75-$110k)	24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (With Aid)	24
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $48-$75k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income Over $110k)	25
Best Horticultural Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science	25
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Horticultural Science Graduates	26
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income $75-$110k)	31
Best Horticultural Science Colleges for Veterans	31
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science (Income Over $110k)	32
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science (With Aid)	32
Best Horticultural Science Schools	32
Best Value Colleges for Horticultural Science	33
Highest Paid Horticultural Science Graduates	34

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in horticultural science. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.

Horticultural Science Student Diversity at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the horticultural science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Horticultural Science Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 44% of horticultural science bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in horticultural science.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Majors Similar to Horticultural Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Plant Science, General	13

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Lion Hirth under License

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