2027 Best Horticulture Schools in Iowa
Horticulture is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their horticulture programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best horticulture schools.
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Best Schools for Horticulture in Iowa
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall horticulture education in Iowa.
Top Schools in Horticulture
Des Moines Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in horticulture. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 10 horticulture students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticulture program make about $43,121 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,956.
See the full horticulture program report for Des Moines Area Community College
A rank of #2 makes Kirkwood Community College one of the top schools for horticulture. Kirkwood Community College is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Rapids. About 34 horticulture degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent year. Horticulture graduates of Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $35,900 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000.
Read more about the horticulture program at Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Central Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in horticulture, ranking #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Fort Dodge. About 13 horticulture degrees were awarded at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, horticulture degree recipients from Iowa Central Community College generally make around $39,624. Typical student debt for the program is $16,135.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
