- MS in Horticulture at the Colorado State University is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Agricultural Sciences.
- This university is ranked #85 for Top Public Universities in America-Niche 2021.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture encourages human engagement with the landscape and demonstrates our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity.
- The fields of horticulture and landscape architecture are widely diverse, and the people of CSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture improve lives in many ways all over the world.
- Areas of Study:
- Bioactive plant components
- Dietary intervention/cancer prevention
- Ecophysiology
- Enology
- Environmental and stress physiology
- Floriculture
- Fruit/vegetables
- Germplasm conservation
- Greenhouse technology
- Landscape ecology
- Landscape/ornamental plants
- Landscape water conservation/xeriscapes
- Organic/sustainable production
- Plant antioxidants
- Plant tissue culture
- Potato breeding
- Potato production management
- Potato storage physiology
- Rhizosphere biology/ecology
- Turfgrass science
- Viticulture
- The MS program consists of 30 credits.
Colorado State University - [CSU], Colorado, Fort Collins - Courses & Fees
Fort Collins, Colorado
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Horticulture)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 351 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022
$22,332/Yr
$22,332 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| fall | Feb 15, 2022 |
| spring | Jul 15, 2022 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $14593 | $14593 |
| Health Insurance | $3238 | $3238 |
| Other Fees | $4501 | $4501 |
| Total Fees | $22332 | $22332 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing and Board | $11844 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, or in related plant sciences including botany, crop science, environmental sciences, or professions related to landscape design or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
- Applicants seeking graduate degrees in horticulture should have adequate preparation in the fundamental sciences (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, statistics, physics), as well as undergraduate course work in the plant sciences (e.g., agronomy, botany, ecology, horticulture, genetics, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant anatomy).
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Submission of GRE scores is not required.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Horticulture engineer
- Gardener
- Green keeper
- Advisor
- Researcher
- Teacher
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | $500 | Yes | N/A |
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