The science and art of growing plants

The Oregon State University online horticulture degree covers contemporary real-world issues faced by professional horticulturists. The program includes labs, diagnostics, student-managed projects and field-based problem solving. You'll become skilled at finding and synthesizing information in order to deal with the novel situations you will face during your horticultural career.

This degree program is offered by OSU's Department of Horticulture and delivered online by OSU Ecampus. As part of the major, you'll learn the principles and practices associated with horticultural production and landscape management within the context of plant pathology, pest management, soil systems, ecology, business management and public policy. This knowledge can be applied in various horticulture career fields.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
• Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
• OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.

Get the support you need

Our goal is to help you succeed. That’s why, as an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to vital resources like success coaching, library services, free online tutoring and career guidance – making your online learning experience collaborative and rewarding.