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.

Degree Statistics

This program is offered at 16 institutions across the United States, with a total of 428 degrees awarded annually.

Certificates Below Bachelor's

56

certificates awarded

Associate Degrees

55

degrees awarded

Bachelor's Degrees

16

degrees awarded

Other Awards

301

awards given

Top Schools for Ornamental Horticulture

These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.

Rank Institution Degrees
1 Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
148
2 Utah State University
Logan, UT
51
3 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
48
4 College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
28
5 SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
27
6 Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
21
7 Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
19
8 Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
18
9 Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Wooster, OH
12
10 CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY
12
11 Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
9
12 Triton College
River Grove, IL
9
13 Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA
8
14 Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
6
15 Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
6
16 Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Vineland, NJ
6