About this major
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Coursework
How your four years will take shape.
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Years 1–2
Core classes
Biology, chemistry, and the foundations every horticulturist builds on.
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Years 3–4
Major-specific classes
Upper-level horticulture coursework shaped around the direction you choose.
How to prepare
to study [program name].
In preparation for studying [program name] at CAES, we recommend you:
- Volunteer at a local community garden, school, park, or botanical garden. (List item, 45–100 characters)
- Take part in the Young Scholars Program, 4-H, FFA, or another related program.
- Work or volunteer at a farm, golf course, nursery, garden center, or similar enterprise.
Hands-on learning
In [program name] classes, you will…
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- Take field trips to nearby farms, nurseries, and landscapes.
- Conduct independent research for credit with a faculty mentor.
- Grow plants in our greenhouses, plant vegetables at UGArden, and prune trees at our farm.
- Grow and sell vegetables and herbs in our entrepreneurship class.
- Learn growing and sales through the Horticulture Club’s semi-annual plant sale.
Careers
Where a [program name] degree can take you.
Roles our graduates step into
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- Botanical Garden, Arboretum and Community Garden Curator
- Plant, Seed, Chemical and Equipment Sales Representative
- Urban, Vertical, or Hydroponic Farm Manager/Operator
- Greenhouse, Nursery and Farm Manager/Operator
- Cooperative Extension and Government Specialist
- Fruit or Vegetable Farm Manager/Operator
- Native Plant Restoration Specialist
- Landscape Designer/Contractor
- Horticulture Instructor
- Floral Designer
- Plant Breeder
Career outcomes
- 82% Employed full-time
- 91% In internships
- 76% Attending graduate school
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Paying for college
How do I pay for college?
Scholarships
Each year CAES awards scholarships to students in our majors, and departments offer work-study opportunities through Financial Aid. Many students also find part-time work assisting faculty research.
Financial aid
For deadlines and eligibility requirements, start with the University of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid. They will help you map grants, loans and work-study to your situation.
Double Dawgs
Earn a master’s in five years or less.
This program can be taken as a Double Dawgs program — a UGA pathway that lets ambitious students earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years or less, saving time and money while positioning themselves for success after graduation.
Double Dawgs programs with this major
FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Do I need experience with plants before I start?
FAQ answer, 200–280 characters. No. Plenty of students arrive having never grown anything — the first-year courses assume you’re starting from curiosity, not expertise. What helps most is a willingness to spend time outdoors and in the greenhouse.
What are the concentrations within the major?
You can focus your upper-level work toward production (fruits, vegetables, ornamentals), the green industry and landscape management, or plant science and research. All three share a common core, so you don’t decide on day one.
When can I get involved in research?
As early as your first year. Faculty regularly hire undergraduates into breeding, physiology, and post-harvest labs — many of these positions are paid, and they often grow into an independent project for credit.
Connect
Get in touch with your personal support team.
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Prospective students
Debbie Hargrave
Academic Advisor
Office of the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs
3117 Miller Plant Science 120 Carlton St. · Athens, GA 30602
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Current students
Ashley Williams
Web Developer Specialist, Team Lead
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
208 Hoke Smith Building · Athens, GA 30602
News
The latest from [program name].
Your future starts here.
Bring your curiosity about how to feed and fuel the world; we’ll provide the greenhouses, labs, expertise and mentors you need to turn it into a career.