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    Horticulture (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $53,212.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    24%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    33
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $53,212 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers interdisciplinary study in horticulture including landscapes, gardens and urban food production, plant and crop physiology and biochemistry, plant breeding, genetics, genomics and biotechnology, and sustainable crop production, food systems and agroecology.

    Focus: research

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 (no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing subscore below 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min a score of 6.5 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (up to 36 months with STEM extension)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $53,212 across 30 required credits.
    Is Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, based upon the courses taken during the last two academic years
    Is Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Horticulture (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.