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Major Overview for Ornamental Horticulture

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Overview for 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.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Ornamental Horticulture

Top 10 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Ornamental Horticulture among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
36
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA
31
(9.5%)
Moderately Selective$34,374
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
28
(0.8%)
Highly Selective$14,868
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
15
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$11,439
University of Arkansas Main Campus
Fayetteville, AR
15
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,021
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA
14
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$13,157
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
3
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$12,630
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
3
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$29,840
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
1
(0.0%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
Unity College
Unity, ME
1
(1.0%)
Minimally Selective$27,355
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.