by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for horticultural science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 13 master's degrees in horticultural science to qualified students.
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The horticultural science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality horticultural science program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 horticultural science students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Horticultural Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in horticultural science.
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in horticultural science. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in horticultural science from Texas A&M University - College Station
It's difficult to beat Texas Tech University if you want to pursue a master's degree in horticultural science. Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in horticultural science from Texas Tech University
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in horticultural science. OSU is a very large public university located in the town of Stillwater.More information about a master’s in horticultural science from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Explore the best horticultural science schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 542 | 11 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 0 |
Horticultural Science is one of 6 different types of Plant Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy & Crop Science | 38 |
| Agricultural & Horticultural Plant Breeding | 8 |
| Plant Science, General | 2 |
| Range Science & Management | 1 |
