Ornamental Horticulture
A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the management of horticultural operations.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 59
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the management of horticultural operations.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | $38k | +3.6% | No formal educational credential |
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers | $56k | +2.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$54k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$50k
Bachelor's
$58k
Top colleges for Ornamental Horticulture
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Cobleskill, NY | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Kishwaukee College | Malta, IL | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa, AZ | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus | Vineland, NJ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx, NY | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute | Wooster, OH | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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