Horticultural Science Schools in Colorado

74 Horticultural Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Horticultural Science is the 237th most popular major out of a total 395 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Horticultural Science Majors in Colorado

Horticultural Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a horticultural science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of horticultural science majors in Colorado is as follows:

• Asian: 1.4%
• Black or African American: 4.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
• White: 75.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Horticultural Science Grads in Colorado

620 people in the state and 30,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to horticultural science.

Wages for Horticultural Science Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a horticultural science grad in the state is $56,990, compared to a typical salary of $79,940 nationwide.

Most Popular Horticultural Science Programs in CO

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Horticultural Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers horticultural science majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	16%	$52,990

Related Majors in Colorado

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to horticultural science.

Major	Annual Graduates in CO
Plant Protection/Pest Management	14
Range Science & Management	2

View all majors related to Horticultural Science

View Nationwide Horticultural Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Lufa Farms under License

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