Overview

The Horticulture PhD program is offered at Mississippi State University:

Key facts:

The Horticulture concentration within the Plant and Soil Sciences degrees also offers a minor in Floral Management. A graduate degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Horticulture allows students to gain expertise in plant genetics, nutrition, marketing, and a myriad of other topics.

The Doctor of Philosophy Horticulture program at Mississippi State University is a 40 hour program that includes original research and a dissertation. Students participate in two seminars: the first seminar includes the research proposal and review of literature, the second seminar is an exit seminar to describe the results of the dissertation research.

Floral Management Minor

The Horticulture concentration within the Plant and Soil Sciences graduate degrees also offers a minor in Floral Management. The minor is available for graduate students seeking training in this field to complement their graduate degree. Students seeking the minor are required to complete the 12-hour program.

Research

Scientists in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences conduct numerous research projects to improve horticultural production efficiency while reducing disease and pests. Graduate research assistantships may be available, dependent on funding. Contact one of our scientists to determine if assistantships are available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Graduate Seminar

Design and Analysis of Experiments

Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Plant and Soil Sciences

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
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Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science View 32 other PhDs in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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General requirements

Master’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Provide three letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty and administrators who can comment about your scholarly ability).
Prepare your statement of purpose
Provide a brief overview of your academic journey, including relevant degrees, coursework, and any research or projects you’ve completed.
Include a detailed description of your research interests, including specific topics or questions you want to explore during your PhD.
Describe your long-term career aspirations, whether they are academic, professional, or a blend of both.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27637 USD / year

≈ 27637 USD / year
Out-of-State

27637 USD / year

≈ 27637 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10052 USD / year

≈ 10052 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Floral Management Minor

Research

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Credits

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