Horticulture, like all graduate programs in agriculture at Texas A&M University, has its roots in scientific inquiry. It bears fruit in the wide career choices open to students earning degrees in this discipline. The Department of Horticultural Sciences offers 3 degrees at the graduate level.

The master of agriculture (M.Agr.) is a nonthesis professional degree requiring internship experience. It provides management training and emphasizes problem-solving skills rather than research. At least 36 hours of course work are required, with 18 of those in the student's major and 6 in supporting fields.

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs, offered in all areas of horticultural sciences, emphasize research. The master's program requires at least 32 credit hours of approved courses, research and a thesis. For a Ph.D. degree, the student with a master's degree must complete 64 hours, and a student with only a baccalaureate degree must complete 96 hours.

Information on our latest Doctoral Program Review and survey of sister programs.