Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Horticulture: Horticultural Production and Marketing] From Purdue University

Horticulture applies knowledge from many disciplines, including biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, communications, business, and education to solve real world problems related to the production, marketing and management of landscape plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Horticultural production and marketing prepares students in the production of horticultural crops or management of horticultural enterprises. Graduates may manage greenhouses or nurseries, floral or plant shops, garden centers, orchards, vegetable farms, and farm markets. They may be involved with development, distribution, or sales of equipment, chemicals, or plant materials.

Careers in Horticulture (multiple concentrations)

• Fruit, vegetable, or ornamental plant grower
• Landscape contractor
• Plant breeder
• Plant propagator
• Equipment and supply sales
• Extension Educator
• University professor
• Research scientist
• Graduate school