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BSA Horticulture

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Georgia

Program Overview

The Horticulture major at UGA educates students in many aspects of plant science including physiology, nutrition, identification, soils, pest control, design, and sustainability. Students tailor their coursework around one of four specializations: Landscape Contracting ornamental plants and landscape design, installation, and maintenance; General Horticulture a broader range of study of fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and greenhouse crops; Sustainable Food Production understanding how to grow fruits and vegetables using organic and other sustainable practices; or Horticulture Science a graduate student track that supplements foundational courses with chemistry, genetics, and statistics.

Program Key Stats

$32549 (Annual cost)



54 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

International Application for Undergraduate Admission, High School Transcripts (secondary school), College Transcripts from each institution attended during high school, Test scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based exam, or a 550 paper based score, or an 80 on the internet based, A band score of 6.5 in IELTS, Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter.

Career Options

  • Career opportunities include management
  • production
  • marketing
  • or postharvest handling of vegetables
  • fruits
  • flowers
  • or ornamental plants; Landscape contracting; sales or technical advisement with a commercial firm; field advisor or manager of nurseries
  • greenhouses
  • parks
  • arboretums
  • botanical gardens
  • and garden centers; high school or technical school teaching; horticultural journalist; agricultural extension agent; and others

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