The Horticulture major is designed for students in USUs regional campus system along the Wasatch Front. It is targeted to the field of ornamental horticulture and will prepare students for careers in arboriculture, nursery production, landscape management, greenhouse crop production, and related green industries. The curriculum is focused on the application of horticultural principles, including weed, insect, and disease control; soils; crop production; plant biology; and others. The degree is distinct from the Plant Science BS offered on the Logan campus by having less emphasis on the science of crop production.
Bachelor of Horticulture at Utah State University
Bachelor of Horticulture at Utah State University
The Horticulture at Utah State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Logan , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 29, 2027.
About Bachelor of Horticulture
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Horticulture at Utah State University
Entry Requirements
Bachelor Degree Minimum Requirements
Admission to USU is test optional for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. ACT/SAT test scores will still be considered if submitted.
- 2.8-4.0 GPA - Admitted in Good Standing
- Students with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may still be admitted in good standing based upon the combination of their GPA and ACT/SAT score. See if you qualify.
- 2.79 GPA & below - Considered for Earned Admission path.
Associate Degree Minimum Requirements
Most USU Eastern and USU Blanding Associates Degrees and Certificates are open enrollment and do not require a minimum high school GPA or ACT/SAT score.
Recommended High School Prep Work
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Math (One class beyond math 3)
- 3.5 years of Social Science
- 3 years of Lab-Based Science (one each: biology, chemistry, and physics)
- 2 years of a world language (same language, taken progressively during grades 9-12)
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
To provide a foundation for academic success, USU requires all undergraduate international students to demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency. The English language proficiency may be demonstrated by meeting one of the following. Students must ask the testing agency to send official exam scores to Utah State University (USU).
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Horticulture
Success rates for students in the green industry after graduation are high. Examples of career opportunities include:
- Orchard, greenhouse, or nursery management
- Golf course or parks superintendent
- Private businesses in irrigation equipment sales
- Garden center, seed, and chemical sales
- Agricultural production
- Owning or managing farm-related businesses
- Agricultural product sales
- Working for nurseries and greenhouses
- Owning private landscaping businesses
- Designing gardens, lawns, and other small landscapes
- Designing and landscaping for private residences and businesses
The Utah Department of Workforce Services describes these positions as having a good employment outlook and relatively high wages. The department also describes the field as having faster than average employment growth with a high volume of annual job openings. With the expected population growth in the state, increased demands on horticulture crop production and urban landscapes will require expertise in this field obtained in the BS in Horticulture.
Students can receive industry certification and prepare for license tests while pursuing the Horticulture degree including the State of Utah Pesticide Applicators License, the Certified Nursery Professional through the Utah Nursery & Landscape Association, or Certified Arborist. As an example, all students who successfully complete PSC 2200 Pest Management Principles and Practices are also certified by the state as pesticide applicators.
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Horticulture at Utah State University
How to Apply for Bachelor of Horticulture at Utah State University
- Application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- High school transcript or GED
- Official ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Concurrent enrollment transcripts
Bachelor of Horticulture at Utah State University
Utah State University
United States of America, Logan