BSc in Horticulture - Science in Manhattan United States | Kansas State University

K-State provides a four-year horticulture degree program. The Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources collaborates in an interdisciplinary food science and industry initiative.

Horticulture combines scientific knowledge and creative cultivation of plants for environmental enhancement, beauty, high-yield food production, or community wellness purposes. This program prepares students for careers in horticultural production, services, or scientific fields. Graduates fulfill prerequisites for graduate programs nationwide and may qualify for certification through the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops, and Soils.

The curriculum includes foundational general education courses alongside specialized agricultural, horticultural, and business classes. Students must select a concentration area: production, golf course/sports turf management, horticultural science, or landscape horticulture. The science specialization emphasizes fundamental sciences for advanced study, ideal for those pursuing research, industry, or extension careers. Following their second year, students must complete a three- to six-month internship at an approved location.