Overview

With the Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences program at California Polytechnic State University you will learn to explore new ways to improve crop yield and quality with less labor as well as how to control pests and weeds more safely and effectively, all while learning to conserve soil and water.

You will choose between three concentrations – environmental horticultural science, fruit and crop science, or plant protection science. All concentrations allow you to work and study side-by-side with professors in our fields, groves, vineyards, nurseries, orchards, arboretum and gardens, and greenhouses to look for solutions to real-world problems.

Learn By Doing

The Horticulture and Crop Science Department operates 135-acres of productive farmland, including an 11-acre certified organic farm within walking distance of the San Luis Obispo, California campus core. You are able to learn how to grow and nurture crops and sell it at farmers markets, the campus market and to local vendors and restaurants. Research opportunities are available in the department’s fields or greenhouse facilities or one of the three research laboratories. Internships and collaborations with industry partners provide yet another rich layer of the learning process.

Career

Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences graduates at California Polytechnic State University are in high demand and find careers as pest control advisors, certified crop advisors, quality assurance specialists and field, orchard, greenhouse and nursery managers.

They are also employed at labs assisting with food safety and quality and in government enforcing agricultural regulations. Some graduates choose to earn advanced degrees, attending universities such as UC Davis, Cornell, Washington State and even law school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to Horticulture and Crop Science

Horticulture and Crop Science

Plant Propagation

Plant Breeding

Agricultural Entomology

Weed Biology and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Coursework: They look at the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, including the courses you have in progress or planned during 12th grade

GPA: For the purposes of your application, they'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA
Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience: Cal Poly takes activities such as work experience, internships, volunteer programs and extracurricular activities into consideration

Make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, current and planned class schedules, household annual income and social security number (if available).

There is a $70 application fee per campus at the time you apply, unless you qualify for an application fee waiver

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28359 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28359 USD / year

≈ 28359 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15039 USD / year

≈ 15039 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 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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Overview

Learn By Doing

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

Funding

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