2027 Best Horticultural Science Schools in the New England Region
Horticultural Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best horticultural science schools.
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Best Schools for Horticultural Science in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall horticultural science education in the New England Region.
Top Schools in Horticultural Science
Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best school in the country for a degree in horticultural science. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 21 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the horticultural science program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best horticultural science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 21 horticultural science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, horticultural science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $37,170. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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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 · 2 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).
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