2025 Best Horticultural Science Schools in the Plains States Region
6
Colleges in the Plains States Region
145
Horticultural Science Degrees Awarded
Horticultural Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #474 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Horticultural Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 145 degrees in horticultural science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Horticultural Science School
The horticultural science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Horticultural Science rankings. For our Best Overall Horticultural Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Horticultural Science Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Horticultural Science Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Horticultural Science in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the horticultural science degree levels they offer.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Horticultural Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
40
Horticultural Science Degrees Awarded
Iowa State University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in horticultural science. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were about 40 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in horticultural science from Iowa State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in horticultural science. UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln. A Best Colleges rank of #207 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were about 14 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in horticultural science from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
Every student who is interested in horticultural science needs to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 3 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in horticultural science from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
37
Horticultural Science Degrees Awarded
Kansas State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in horticultural science. K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were roughly 37 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at K -State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in horticultural science from Kansas State University
North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the city of Fargo. This university ranks 4th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.
There were about 9 horticultural science students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in horticultural science from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
