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2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region

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Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Horticulture is the 218th most popular major in the country with 3,234 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, horticulture graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $35,708 and had an average of $18,440 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 206 horticulture graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,377 and $26,312 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region” ranking looked at 25 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in horticulture. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular horticulture programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region horticulture students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region. UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s horticulture degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Horticulture at UNL

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Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeast Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Southeast Technical College is a small public school situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It awarded 18 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Horticulture at Southeast Technical College

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It awarded 16 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Report

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Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 28 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Horticulture at Saint Louis Community College

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Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, State Technical College of Missouri landed the #5 spot on the list. Linn, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s horticulture degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full STC Horticulture Report

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hennepin Technical College landed the #5 spot on the list. Hennepin Technical College is a public institution located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Hennepin Technical College

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Des Moines Area Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Ankeny, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s horticulture degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at DMACC

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa Central Community College is a public institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Iowa Central Community College

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Metropolitan Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. MCC is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 8 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Horticulture at Metropolitan Community College

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Johnson County Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. Johnson County Community College is a public institution located in Overland Park, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Johnson County Community College Horticulture Report

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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Century College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and it awarded 6 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Horticulture at Century College

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Northeast Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. Norfolk, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s horticulture degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Northeast Community College Horticulture Report

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Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s horticulture degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Indian Hills Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Ottumwa, Iowa, and it awarded 3 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Horticulture at Indian Hills Community College

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With a ranking of #14, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Waterloo, Iowa, and it awarded 7 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Hawkeye Community College Horticulture Report

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. South Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Brookings, South Dakota. It awarded 3 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full South Dakota State Horticulture Report

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Southeast Community College Area came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Southeast Community College Area is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Horticulture at Southeast Community College Area

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Rochester Community and Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. Rochester, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s horticulture degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Rochester Community and Technical College

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With a ranking of #18, Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. Central Lakes College is a public institution located in Brainerd, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Central Lakes College

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Dakota College at Bottineau
Bottineau, North Dakota

Dakota College at Bottineau did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. Bottineau, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s horticulture degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Dakota College at Bottineau

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Ozarks Technical Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 1 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at Ozarks Technical Community College

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 0 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Horticulture at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

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Anoka Technical College
Anoka, Minnesota

Anoka Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #22. Anoka Technical College is a small public school situated in Anoka, Minnesota. It awarded 0 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Anoka Technical College Horticulture Report

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University of Minnesota - Crookston ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. UMN Crookston is a public institution located in Crookston, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Horticulture at UMN Crookston

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Mount Marty University
Yankton, South Dakota

With a ranking of #22, Mount Marty University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Horticulture Major in the Plains States Region list. Mount Marty University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Yankton, South Dakota. It awarded 4 ’s horticulture degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Horticulture at Mount Marty University

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