by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Horticulture Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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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.
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in horticulture. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.
Students who graduate with their degree from the horticulture program report average early career income of $38,339.
More information about a degree in horticulture from North Carolina State UniversityExplore all the Best Horticulture Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 58 |
| Florida | 282 | 35 |
| Virginia | 274 | 27 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 39 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 3 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 27 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 16 |
| Alabama | 233 | 0 |
One of 18 majors within the Agriculture & Agriculture Operations area of study, Horticulture has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 213 |
| Turf & Turfgrass Management | 79 |
| L&scaping & Groundskeeping | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 367 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 351 |
| Agricultural Production | 248 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 142 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 99 |
| Plant Sciences | 94 |
| General Agriculture | 87 |
| Food Science Technology | 56 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 40 |
| Animal Services | 32 |
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