Horticulture Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Horticulture is offered at 228 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Horticulture. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% of Horticulture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Horticulture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,164 people earned theirHorticulture majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Horticulture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 664 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,305 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 322 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,859 |
Earnings of Horticulture Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Horticulture of $43,505 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,555 |
| 4 years | $43,505 |
| 5 years | $48,599 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 51.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 669 |
| Women | 636 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Horticulture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 72.8% |
| Asian | 27 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 36 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 9 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Horticulture Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 284 colleges that offer a associate degree in Horticulture. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Horticulture students seeking a associate degree is Lake Land College. This school awarded 421 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 82 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brunswick Community College is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis Community College is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spartanburg Community College is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Baltimore County is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Horticulture majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clackamas Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Texas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Horticulture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Merritt College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palo Alto College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spokane Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Horticulture. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Horticulture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Horticulture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Horticulture Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | 2,270 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 877 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 396 |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | 148 |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 131 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Horticulture that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3,608 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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