Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Horticulture - Nursery and Greenhouse Science)
Field of Study:
$16,480/Yr
- BSc in Horticulture - Nursery and Greenhouse Science at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Students learn horticultural principles and practices associated with nursery production.
- The curriculum includes courses in plant biology and genetics, soils, ecology, and economics, with applications in plant nutrition, pest management, business, and marketing.
- Students learn to manage real-world dilemmas with floriculture crop projects, case studies, field trips, and internships, interacting with growers, managers, field representatives, and consultants.
- The Nursery and Greenhouse Management major is a horticulture-based program that prepares students for opportunities in plant propagation, the production and marketing of potted crops, bedding plants, trees, shrubs, and cut flowers, and landscape plant management.
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This is an exciting major for students interested in owning or managing a nursery or greenhouse, attending graduate school in horticulture, working for university extension offices and research greenhouses, maintaining landscapes and parks, or working as wholesale horticultural-product brokers. Students in this major are encouraged to gain hands-on experience and earn scholarships through participation in the Horticulture Club.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Regular Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $16480 (USD 16480) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 (USD 7499) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $3614 (USD 3614) |
Total Cost | $11113 (USD 11113) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $32810 (USD 32810) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- International Student and Scholar Services will process an I-20 or DS-2019 (U.S. DHS Certificates of Eligibility) needed for visa applications after students have been formally admitted to Auburn.
- ISSS normally receives and processes the admissions paperwork needed to create these documents approximately a week after students have received admission notification for undergraduate students.
- This occurs approximately two weeks after students have been fully accepted by the Graduate School for graduate students.
Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Agricultural Business Manager
- Agricultural and Food Scientists
- Conservation Scientist
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Grounds Maintenance Worker
- Ranch Manager
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Greenhouse or Nursery manager
- Pest Control Specialist
- Landscape Supervisor
- Wholesale Horticulture-Product Broker
- Horticulture Marketing Specialist
- Extension Specialist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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