Overview

Key facts

Extending beyond the study of fruits, vegetables, nursery and floriculture crops, this degree encompasses a broad range of cross-commodity areas such as plant breeding, weed science, urban horticulture, sustainable agriculture, postharvest physiology and landscape design.

Individuals in many different career paths may benefit from earning their MHS, including:

extension agents

community college instructors

industry personnel looking to change jobs or receive advanced training

master gardeners

individuals looking for a more in-depth experience in horticulture science.

As a non-thesis program, the Master of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University substitutes additional coursework in lieu of the research and thesis required by other programs. Students work with a graduate committee to determine a plan of coursework, which provides additional flexibility and allows students to tailor their degree to their area of interest. This degree is ideal for individuals who do not plan on pursuing a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Ornamentals and Landscape Technology

Plant ID

Plant Growth and Development

Plant Propagation

Fruit & Vegetable Production

Greenhouse Crop Production

Weeds & Diseases of Ornamentals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA of 3.0 or better
For non-native English speakers, minimum TOEFL scores of 80 or better
A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for all graduate course work during the degree program.
All degree requirements must be completed within six (6) calendar years, beginning with the date the student takes courses carrying graduate credit applicable to their degree program. Students must be continuously enrolled for the duration of their program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fees:

National $568.33/ credit
International $1,751.56/ credit

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Individuals in many different career paths may benefit from earning their MHS, including:

Programme Structure

Key information

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