Horticulture at Augusta Technical College
If you are interested in studying Horticulture, consider the program at Augusta Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Augusta Technical College sits in Augusta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 28 horticulture degrees were awarded at Augusta Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Augusta Technical College
Many students take online classes at Augusta Technical College. Of 4,455 students, 1,138 (26%) studied exclusively online and 1,263 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Horticulture graduates at Augusta Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Horticulture graduates at Augusta Technical College are 46% women (13) and 54% men (15).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at Augusta Technical College
Of the 10 associate’s horticulture degrees awarded at Augusta Technical College, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Augusta Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 30% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Augusta Technical College, above the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Horticulture Concentrations at Augusta Technical College
This Horticulture program at Augusta Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Operations | 15 |
| Plant Nursery Management | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Graduates of the Horticulture program at Augusta Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Horticulture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $53,224 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,138 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $34,037 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $24,378 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $22,542 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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