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Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources School of Agriculture and Food Systems

Horticulture and Plant Sciences, BSAgr

Horticulture is the science of the production, processing and marketing of fruit, vegetable, greenhouse, and landscape crops. In our program, you will study the physiology, culture, harvest, quality control, sales, and utilization of horticultural crops.

Plan to experience a vast amount of learning outside the classroom, and get a little dirty, in our state-of-the-art greenhouse where you’ll learn skills like propagation and plant production.

The nature of horticulture has changed as areas become more urban. Our program focuses on landscape management and production of nursery and greenhouse plants, which help meet the aesthetic needs in growing urban environments.

Your Degree Plan

Plants are the root of what makes our world healthy and beautiful. Our students study the physiology, culture, harvest, quality control, sales, and utilization of horticultural crops.
Tailor this major to your interests by focusing your coursework in 1 of these areas:

Horticulture Production

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Regenerative Agriculture

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Take advantage of special options related to this major:

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • Grow your knowledge as 1 of 5 summer interns on our organic research farm.
  • Small-school environment with all the resources of a large university. You’ll benefit from 1-on-1 faculty interactions and develop a close relationship with your faculty and peers.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Median Salary: $87,980

Possible Job Titles: Aquaculture Director, Farm Manager, Greenhouse Manager, Ranch Manager

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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

May Require Graduate Degree

Median Salary: $86,350

Possible Job Titles: Agriculture Professor, Associate Professor, Instructor, Professor

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First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

Median Salary: $59,330

Possible Job Titles: Farm Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Hatchery Manager, Logging Supervisor

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Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Horticulture and Plant Sciences major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Tuition and Aid

How much does Horticulture and Plant Sciences at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Horticulture and Plant Sciences, BSAgr is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Horticulture and Plant Sciences can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.

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Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

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