by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Horticulture Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 73 degrees in horticulture to qualified students.
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The schools below may not offer all types of horticulture degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's hard to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you want to pursue a degree in horticulture. Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in horticulture from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Any student who is interested in horticulture needs to take a look at University of Rhode Island. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in horticulture from University of Rhode Island
Explore the best horticulture colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 25 |
| Maine | 202 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 14 |
| Vermont | 194 | 6 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Horticulture has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 351 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 207 |
| Agricultural Production | 152 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 97 |
| Food Science Technology | 95 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 85 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 70 |
| Plant Sciences | 58 |
| Animal Services | 55 |
| General Agriculture | 14 |
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