School of Professional Horticulture, New York Botanical Garden New York

Specialized two-year horticultural school at the New York Botanical Garden with hands-on professional training.

College statistics

Address:
2900 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY
10458
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 2-Year
Official Website:
www.nybg.org/edu/soph/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,750
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,750
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$8,750
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$8,750
Total Student Enrollment:
19
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Data Pending
Primary Undergraduate Major:
General Studies

The School of Professional Horticulture operates within the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York, offering intensive, practice-based instruction in horticulture and plant science. The program trains students directly on the Garden's grounds, combining classroom work with real-world experience in one of the nation's premier botanical institutions.

Total enrollment is 19 students, and tuition is $8,750 per year with no additional cost of attendance charges. Admissions are accessible, with a 75% acceptance rate. The school's highly selective cohort size allows for individualized mentorship and direct engagement with the Garden's collections and staff.

This program suits students committed to professional horticulture who benefit from small-group, field-intensive training. Before enrolling, prospective students should ask about job placement outcomes, the specific trades and credentials the program covers, and how the curriculum aligns with horticultural careers or further study. For more information, visit www.nybg.org/edu/soph/.

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