Credits required
180 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$350 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
Start terms
4 per year

B.S. Horticulture – Online

Careers

The field of horticulture is diverse, offering graduates many options for a fulfilling career. Job fields include the landscape, golf course, athletic field, greenhouse and nursery industries; plant breeding; environmental conservation; urban and rural farming; and soil, insect and plant research.

Opportunities also exist within the public sector, such as botanical parks, land management, and local and city planning.

Job market outlook

Make a well-informed decision on which degree to pursue online by using the following live job market information from public and private data sources.

Additional career services

More career information can be found on the Department of Horticulture website.

And an added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State's Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.

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