by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for horticulture students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in horticulture during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of horticulture for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for horticulture students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Horticulture Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in horticulture.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in horticulture has to check out University of Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from University of Georgia
It's difficult to beat University of Arkansas if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from University of Arkansas
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in horticulture. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from North Carolina State University
Mississippi State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in horticulture. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from Mississippi State University
Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from Clemson University
ABAC Tifton is a small public college located in the town of Tifton.
Soon after graduation, horticulture bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $40,717 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Eastern is a fairly large public university located in the town of Richmond.More information about a bachelor’s in horticulture from Eastern Kentucky University
Explore the best horticulture schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 0 |
| Georgia | 224 | 27 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 3 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 14 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 16 |
Horticulture is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Turf & Turfgrass Management | 30 |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 19 |
| L&scaping & Groundskeeping | 14 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 1,660 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 1,111 |
| General Agriculture | 645 |
| Plant Sciences | 421 |
| Food Science Technology | 307 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 254 |
| Other Agriculture | 251 |
| Agricultural Production | 214 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 123 |
| Soil Sciences | 60 |
