Horticultural Science at Purdue University - Main Campus
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 Purdue University - Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and approximately 46,655 students attend the school each year.
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.
Purdue Horticultural Science Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural Science
- Master’s Degree in Horticultural Science
Purdue Horticultural Science Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in horticultural science, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Horticultural Science Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the horticultural science majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Horticultural Science Master’s Program

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in horticultural science.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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 IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
---|---|---|
Soil and Plant Scientists | 130 | $59,850 |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers | 40 | $64,030 |
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 Abhijitsathe under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.