What is Horticulture?

Horticulture: The utilization of plants to improve and sustain the world by;

• Feeding the world
• Protecting the environment
• Community beautification
• Improving human well-being through plants
  

Horticulture Program

Students majoring in horticulture prepare for careers in landscaping, fruit, vegetable, turfgrass, interior plantscaping, golf course, woody ornamentals, greenhouse, and related industries.

Our laboratories, including a tissue culture lab, computer-controlled greenhouses, plant materials nursery, and fruit orchard, supplement classroom instruction and provide excellent opportunities for hands-on experience.

Graduates of the horticulture program have a more than 90% job placement rate and often receive multiple jobs offers upon graduation commonly securing a starting salary range between $30,000 and $55,000.

Options:
The Horticulture major offers two options, which assist students in choosing appropriate course work for their career path:

In addition, a business emphasis can be added to either of these options. Students are not required to declare a minor, but many choose to do so. View all CAFES minors.

Faculty

Horticulture faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees and are dedicated to educating students and mentoring through individualized advising. Students benefit from the strong industry connections our faculty have developed, leading to quality internships and career placement opportunities.