Horticulture may focus on the study of all types of plants. However, this field of study can also include garden design, arboriculture, and soil management. With this knowledge and understanding, horticulturists may consider going into all kind of careers including marketing, teaching or sales.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests