Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University
Every horticultural science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the horticultural science program at North Carolina State University stacks up to those at other schools.NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a total student population of 36,042.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Horticultural Science section at the bottom of this page.
NC State Horticultural Science Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Horticultural Science (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural Science
- Master’s Degree in Horticultural Science
Online Classes Are Available at NC State
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
For those who are interested in distance learning, NC State does offer online courses in horticultural science for the following degree levels:
NC State Horticultural Science Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in horticultural science, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Horticultural Science Student Demographics at NC State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the horticultural science majors at North Carolina State University.
NC State Horticultural Science Master’s Program
Of the students who received a horticultural science master's degree from NC State, 75% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in horticultural science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 6 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Related Majors
Careers That Horticultural Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in horticultural science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for North Carolina State University.
Occupation | Jobs in NC | Average Salary in NC |
---|---|---|
Soil and Plant Scientists | 960 | $72,890 |
Agricultural Sciences Professors | 760 | $50,720 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 50 | $100,370 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Haruhide000 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.