### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services is a valuable choice and generally a required first step for scholars planning to begin a career as a greenhouse manager, a floriculture operations and management, or an ornamental horticulture. Interestingly, applied horticulture and horticultural business services is a very rare degree ranking as the 300th most popular degree. Last year, there were 391 applied horticulture and horticultural business services degrees conferred. In-state tuition for applied horticulture and horticultural business services at private schools are more costly than their public rivals by 0.01%.

 With only 38 universities having programs for applied horticulture and horticultural business services you may have a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are looking to surround yourself with other applied horticulture and horticultural business services majors, consider looking at institutions in Pennsylvania which have more undergraduates admitted to applied horticulture and horticultural business services than any other state. More generally, the top region to pursue applied horticulture and horticultural business services is in the Mid East region with [SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill](/colleges/suny-college-of-agriculture-and-technology-at-cobleskill), [Farmingdale State College](/colleges/farmingdale-state-college), and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the top conference to study applied horticulture and horticultural business services is the Southeastern Conference with [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), [University of Georgia](/colleges/university-of-georgia), and [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station) representing the conference. That being said, our selection for the best school for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station), and here you can find our comprehensive list for the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The overall best school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There might be lots more angels to weigh when selecting college. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might impact one's inclinations of where to go to college. At authority.org, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which applied horticulture and horticultural business services school boasts the top campus, the answer is [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst). If you are very interested in which university is home to the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our pick of the college with the best student life for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station). Are you curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about our top recommendations. Many of our picks will probably shock you.

 If price is a primary influence in your decision on where to go to college, you might be cautious about [Delaware Valley University](/colleges/delaware-valley-university). [Delaware Valley University](/colleges/delaware-valley-university)&nbspis our most expensive university for applied horticulture and horticultural business services, at least for out of state students. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the price tag at [Delaware Valley University](/colleges/delaware-valley-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you might care to know that applied horticulture and horticultural business services is the 278th most expensive degree in the US, with an average associated cost of $25,600. On a broader scale, the most costly state for applied horticulture and horticultural business services nationally is South Carolina with tuition and fees at the primary school, Clemson University, of $37,110. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the U.S. for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Colorado State University-Fort Collins](/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins) with a cost of $28,147, [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, and [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. More optimistically, the most affordable college for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho). Authority's entire list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $11,700 for a degree in applied horticulture and horticultural business services. That cost balloons a little to an average of $27,000 for an out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our pick for the college with the best value for applied horticulture and horticultural business services: [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station). Through this link you will see our comprehensive list on the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this list is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for applied horticulture and horticultural business services majors vary a lot, but two years after completing the major graduates will often make around $45,100. There is a lot of variation in pay; top earners can enjoy pay up to $77,300. Straight out of school, the minimum earning positions within the applied horticulture and horticultural business services field make $25,900, which isn't that bad. The top earning graduates from applied horticulture and horticultural business services have come from [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of applied horticulture and horticultural business services lies quite poor, falling in only the 2nd percentile of majors nationally. The school with the highest composite diversity for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [Delaware Valley University](/colleges/delaware-valley-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services major stands only within the 61st percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 1st percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion at 90% of those majoring in applied horticulture and horticultural business services. Additionally, 72% of scholars pursuing an applied horticulture and horticultural business services major are men.

 The median rating of applied horticulture and horticultural business services' professors is 3.9 stars, a score that is 2% worse than the median across all majors; which is a subpar ranking. If you want to find the most popular applied horticulture and horticultural business services professor in the country, consider looking up Max Conrad at [Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-health-sciences-center-new-orleans). This might surprise you, but the best ranked instructors for applied horticulture and horticultural business services from student rankings are at [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst). As we including data beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the college with the best professors for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus). You can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the best instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that looking at higher education with context primarily formed from superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to read our other pages on different topics and peruse a few of Authority's helpful background articles on important things to think about as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Applied horticulture and horticultural business services is the 300th most popular degree in America, with 391 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It narrowly lost to #299 [Russian Language and Literature](/rankings/best-colleges-for-russian-language-and-literature).

 The degree is offered at a total of 38 colleges across the nation, and is the 306th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 96% of colleges offering applied horticulture and horticultural business services are public making it a very accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most applied horticulture and horticultural business services graduates, largely led by [SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill](/colleges/suny-college-of-agriculture-and-technology-at-cobleskill), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Pennsylvania ranks highest, with particular help from [Delaware Valley University](/colleges/delaware-valley-university) and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more applied horticulture and horticultural business services graduates than [Coastal Alabama Community College](/colleges/coastal-alabama-community-college), which graduated 55 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study applied horticulture and horticultural business services). More students studied applied horticulture and horticultural business services as a percentage of total students at [Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College](/colleges/abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Applied horticulture and horticultural business services is the 278th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $25,593 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #279, [Game and Interactive Media Design](rankings/best-colleges-for-game-and-interactive-media-design), with a median cost of $25,555).

 The Southwest has the most expensive colleges with top of the line applied horticulture and horticultural business services programs led by [Texas A & M University-College Station](/colleges/texas-a-m-university-college-station) with an annual cost of $34,981. South Carolina is the most expensive state for applied horticulture and horticultural business services led by [Clemson University](/colleges/clemson-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 30.95% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 60.13% more than your average private school. So make sure to take a look at public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for applied horticulture and horticultural business services is [Delaware Valley University](/colleges/delaware-valley-university). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho). It costs just $4,208 per year, and it is its applied horticulture and horticultural business services program is ranked #19. Another more affordable pick would be #3, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) in Utah County, UT with a cost of $5,790 for in-state students and $5,790 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a large investment for most undergraduates. It's important to ensure you get a strong return on your investment. It is our goal that the following income and career information help you make an informed decision when picking your focus.

 In their first year after school, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services graduates draw $37,024 per year on average (close to national median 52nd percentile). Further into their careers, they usually take in anywhere between $25,926 and $77,303, but average approximately $45,124. Just so you know, that is 17% more than the United States average.

 The most common job title for an Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services graduate is Home Health Aid, which ordinarily earn about $19,000; next are Landscape Architect and Landscape Designer, which normally make around $42,000 and $44,000 respectively.

 The most well paid region for Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services graduates is The Mid East. PA has the highest earning Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services alumni of any state. The highest earning conference for Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services graduates is Big Ten Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services: Median Professor Rating: 3.9 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors repeatedly play a massive role in your college experience, regardless of your major. An awesome professor can help a student find their passion and set one up for future success. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can bring anxiety or even worse... fail you!

 Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors have a median student rating of 3.9 out of 5, which puts these professors in the bottom 24 percent in the United States grounded in student approval. For context a 3.9 rating is 2.5% below the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services slightly edged-out those from ["Management Science"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-management-science), whereas ["Selling Skills and Sales Operations"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-selling-skills-and-sales-operations)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.

 Now for some statistics about Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors. The American Athletic Conference has the highest rated Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors than public colleges. Finally, Mississippi has the highest rated Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professors in America.

 Max Conrad, instructor at [Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-health-sciences-center-new-orleans)&nbspin New Orleans, LA is the most popular Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professor in the nation. Jay Crutchfield, instructor at [A T Still University of Health Sciences](/colleges/a-t-still-university-of-health-sciences)&nbspin Kirksville, MO is the highest rated Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is one of the most consequential periods in one's life; it is a time for individual progress and expansion. Undergrads continue to figure out who they would like to be and forge many of the integral skills to become a prosperous adult. But learning is more than sitting in a classroom - the discussions which one has with her classmates, the life lesson received from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different attitude. Therefore, attending a diverse college greatly enriches what you gain from your time spent at school.

 Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services is in the bottom 10% of subjects for racial diversity\*. It has the 4th biggest share of white students. 90% of the US' Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services majors are white students, followed by latino students (5%), students of other races\*\*(3%), and black students (2%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Washington State University](/colleges/washington-state-university)&nbspin Pullman, WA.

 Additionally, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services significatly skews male, with 72% of students majoring in Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services identifying as men. [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas) in Fayetteville, AR has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another substantial type of diversity is economic diversity. Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services is more socioeconomically diverse than 61% of programs. 31% of its majors come from high income families, 17% are from middle income homes, and 21% grew up in households who make below $30,000 a year. [University of Maine](/colleges/university-of-maine) is the most fiscally diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall WA is the most diverse state for Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Pacific-12 Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 0%
* Black: 2%
* Latino: 5%
* White: 90%
* Other: 3%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 72%
* Female: 28%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 21%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 31%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 25%
* International: 4%


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