Overview

The hands-on-training of the Agriculture - Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery and Greenhouse Production program offered at Eastern Kentucky University is reinforced through on-campus practicums in the university greenhouses, nursery area, and food plots. Additional experience can be gained through off-campus internships. Our small class size promotes interaction between students and faculty. We are small enough to care for you as an individual but large enough to provide every career opportunity.

Who Would be Interested in Agriculture?

Students who:

Want to be part of the solution to some of the world's biggest problems

Enjoy the outdoors and want to be connected to nature

Are interested in a field with a good job outlook

Have a broad view of the world yet understand the importance of specific knowledge

Prefer to have hands-on experience along with solid academic training

Why Horticulture?

Wide variety of good job prospects in various fields in Horticulture, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurs

Internships available with a wide array of employers

Faculty committed to the professional growth and development of our students

Small classes, family atmosphere

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

One graduate is a small business entrepreneur who runs his own local landscape business.

Another graduate is Assistant Superintendent at a regional golf club.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Horticulture

Horticulture Lab

Agricultural Equipment

Agricultural Mechanics

Soils

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 137 other Bachelors in Botany in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
Submit a copy of your valid passport
Submit transcripts:

Complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher.

Submit an official copy of your high school diploma or graduation certificate (if applicable).
Provide a declaration of finances - A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorized until financial verification is received. Providing false information may jeopardize visa status and result in the University revoking acceptance. U.S. immigration law requires international students to prove they have funds available for their educational and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10440 USD / year

≈ 10440 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Agriculture - Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery and Greenhouse Production.

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Overview

Who Would be Interested in Agriculture?

Why Horticulture?

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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