This is a perfect major for students interested in owning or managing a nursery or greenhouse, attending graduate school in horticulture, working for university extension offices and research greenhouses, maintaining landscapes and parks, or working as wholesale horticultural-product brokers.

Students in this major are encouraged to gain hands-on experience and earn scholarships through participation in the Horticulture Club.

Strengths of the program

• Prepare for a wide range of career paths related to growing and using plants
• Tailor coursework to your interests with flexible electives in the degree requirements
• Work in the green industry to obtain relevant training through a professional work experience
• Train to diagnose plant, landscape, and greenhouse problems and evaluate options for management or enhancement
• Learn to use plants to deliver environmental benefits such as reduced air and water pollution, extended habitat for wildlife, energy conservation, and improved human health
• Understand and apply sound scientific knowledge for good environmental stewardship