Overview

You will be literally “in the weeds” from day one. Whether in one of the many greenhouses or the campus gardens, you are learning in various environments.

Gain skills in conservation techniques, landscape restoration, and garden design, as well as botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science. Get ready to get your hands dirty in this program where gardens, greenhouses, and labs are your classroom.

Key Features

The Horticulture program at University of Minnesota combines science-based education, liberal arts education, and technical training. As part of the program requirements, all horticulture students are introduced to botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science.

These courses, together with liberal arts courses and program-specific courses, prepare students for careers in the green industry. Students select from three areas of emphasis: environmental landscaping, horticulture production, or urban forestry.

After completing the program, graduates will:

Be able to identify plant species, diseases, pests, and disorders of horticultural plants.

Understand the use of horticultural plants for aesthetic improvement and sustainability of the environment.

Apply principles of plant science, nutrition, soils, and pest management, and exhibit an awareness of environmental health and safety issues.

Develop communication skills, the ability to make sound decisions, and willingness to work as part of a team in providing leadership and accountability.

Use computer technology to communicate, manage, and enhance business operations effectively.

Careers

Landscape designer

Landscape contractor

Landscape installer

Nursery manager

Hardscape specialist

Hardscape supplier

Xeriscaping specialist

Turf care professional

Nursery production manager

Tree care professional

Parks manager

Arborist

Vegetable production manager

Floriculture production manager

Garden center manager

Plant broker/buyer

Floral designer/florist

Wholesale grower/propagator/manager

Sales representative

Writer/educator

Extension educator

Horticulture specialist

Research scientist

Plant breeder

Federal/municipal plant inspector

Peace Corp/U.S. government volunteer

Graduate school

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution

Public Speaking

Woody Plant Materials

Soil Science

Entomology

Indoor Flowering and Foliage Plants

Herbaceous Perennial Plant Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Crookston, United States

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 177 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Your application

$30 application fee or a fee waiver

Unofficial or Official high school transcript or Official GED

English Proficiency (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12116 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12116 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12116 USD / year

≈ 12116 USD / year

Living costs

Crookston

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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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Crookston

Funding

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