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Horticulture in Illinois

Horticulture Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Horticulture Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 77,510 people employed in jobs related to a Horticulture degree, compared to 2,265,950 nationwide.

Horticulture Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Horticulture Jobs in Illinois

Horticulture grads earn an average of $49,062 in the state and $48,337 nationwide.

Horticulture Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 17 colleges in Illinois offering Horticulture degrees. Learn about the most popular 17 below:

#1

Lake Land College

Mattoon

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,436 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,280 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,819 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,870 a year.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,600 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,584 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,467 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,012 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,110 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,494 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,911 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,957 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,826 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,530 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,009 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,980 a year in tuition.

#11

Illinois Central College

East Peoria

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,005 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,650 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,856 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,070 a year.

#13

Parkland College

Champaign

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,762 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,284 a year.

#14

Triton College

River Grove

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,646 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,413 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,552 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,283 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $5,300 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,854 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,590 a year in tuition.

Horticulture Careers in IL

Some of the careers Horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 15% $84,680
Farm and Home Management Educators 14% $55,950
Forest and Conservation Workers 11% $22,542
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 5% $53,224
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $66,903
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 4% $24,378
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 1% $34,037
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers -1% $36,803
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers -2% $43,138

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Horticulture.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 9,051
Agricultural Economics 8,612
Animal Science 8,295
Veterinary Medicine 3,756
Agricultural Production 3,608
General Agriculture 3,276
Plant Sciences 3,261
Food Science Technology 2,269

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