The Master of Science in Horticulture at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is renowned as one of the most prestigious programs in the US. This program is designed to develop research scientists, extension specialists, and business leaders in horticultural science. The curriculum is flexible and supports interdisciplinary study, drawing on expert faculty from Horticulture and allied fields across campus. Students engage in advanced research using extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field facilities. The program requires 30 credits (either Plan A, with thesis, or Plan B, non-thesis), with at least 16 credits at the 800–900 course level. Graduates are equipped to contribute to the performance, production, profitability, and sustainability of high-value crops, with strong placement rates in research, industry, and academia.