by our College Data Analytics TeamHorticulture programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best horticulture schools.
What’s on this page:
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the horticulture degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than College Of Dupage this year for horticulture. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. College Of Dupage awarded about 21 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Horticulture graduates of College Of Dupage earn a median of $43,025 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,492 to complete this degree. Get the full horticulture details for College Of Dupage
Students looking for a strong horticulture program will find one at Mchenry County College, which ranked #2. Mchenry County College is a large public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake. There were roughly 20 horticulture students who graduated with this degree at Mchenry County College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticulture program make about $24,177 in their early career. Mchenry County College graduates carry a median of $7,440 in student loans. More information about a degree in horticulture from Mchenry County College
Southwestern Illinois College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in horticulture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public institution. About 30 horticulture degrees were awarded at Southwestern Illinois College in the most recent year. Graduates of the horticulture program make about $44,345 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,388 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in horticulture from Southwestern Illinois College
Students looking for a strong horticulture program will find one at City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College is a large public institution. City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College awarded about 16 horticulture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College generally make around $33,326. City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College graduates carry a median of $7,500 in student loans. Read more about the horticulture program at City Colleges Of Chicago Richard J Daley College
Kankakee Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in horticulture, ranking #5. Kankakee Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Kankakee. There were roughly 15 horticulture students who graduated with this degree at Kankakee Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticulture program make about $60,509 in their early career. Kankakee Community College graduates carry a median of $13,289 in student loans. See the full horticulture program report for Kankakee Community College
Lake Land College earned the #6 position for horticulture this year. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 383 horticulture students who graduated with this degree at Lake Land College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Lake Land College generally make around $7,972. Typical student debt for the program is $8,142. Get the full horticulture details for Lake Land College
City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College came in at #7 for horticulture this year. City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. There were roughly 12 horticulture students who graduated with this degree at City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College in the most recent data year. Horticulture graduates of City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College earn a median of $25,842 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,478. Read more about the horticulture program at City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.