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2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

22 Ranked Colleges
140 Degrees Awarded
$25,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master's For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 805 people earned their degree in horticultural science, making the major the 488th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 140 horticultural science graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a degree in horticultural science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great horticultural science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the horticultural science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree horticultural science students with aid.

Top 22 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Horticultural Science (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #3 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Horticultural Science at University of Florida

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 3 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Iowa State University Horticultural Science Report

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 2 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also took the #10 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s horticultural science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UGA Horticultural Science Report

#5

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#19 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s horticultural science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree horticultural science students with aid list, Purdue has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 1 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Nebraska - Lincoln Horticultural Science Report

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s horticultural science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 1 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also made our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #18 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Michigan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s horticultural science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree horticultural science students with aid list, Michigan State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#7 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s horticultural science degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu also took the #7 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Washington State University Horticultural Science Report

#12

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Kansas State University is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 9 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree horticultural science students with aid list, K -State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

Full K -State Horticultural Science Report

#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 12 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also took the #14 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez is a fairly large school located in Mayaguez, that handed out 2 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

UPR Mayaguez also took the #23 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez are $7,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#15 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 7 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s horticultural science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree horticultural science students with aid list, UARK has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arkansas Horticultural Science Report

#16 in overall quality

Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s horticultural science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado State University - Fort Collins are $28,055.

Full Colorado State Horticultural Science Report

#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid list. NMSU Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Horticultural Science at New Mexico State University - Main Campus

#22 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. OSU is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 1 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Cornell University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 5 masters’s horticultural science degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#12 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Horticultural Science Schools for a Master’s For Those Getting Aid ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s horticultural science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #12 spot in our “Best Horticultural Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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