Horticulture contributes to our quality of life through the food we eat, and the environment we live in. It includes the production of fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamentals and the management of outdoor parks and recreation facilities. The Horticulture Science major integrates biology, production, genetics, and plant breeding within a context of sound economic and environmental principles. Graduates will possess practical skills in Horticulture Science along with an integrated understanding of biological, ecological, and economic principles.

A growing demand for scientists and professionals equipped to deal with agricultural and environmental issues means a wide variety of career choices for graduates specializing in horticulture science. Indeed, the career opportunities in horticulture are as diverse as the industry. greenhouse and crop production industry work government agencies landscape construction and management marketing and sales private and public research design and maintenance of private and public plant collections and botanical gardens crop and food inspection plant breeding industries tree nurseries Nutraceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and the supply and maintenance of horticulture crops are growth areas with excellent opportunities for entrepreneurs.