Horticulture at East Mississippi Community College
If you are interested in studying Horticulture, consider the program at East Mississippi Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Mississippi Community College is located in Scooba, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 horticulture degrees were granted at East Mississippi Community College.
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Studying Online at East Mississippi Community College
Many students take online classes at East Mississippi Community College. Of 3,841 students, 1,530 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,214 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Horticulture graduates at East Mississippi Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Horticulture graduates at East Mississippi Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (9).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at East Mississippi Community College
Among the 9 associate’s horticulture graduates at East Mississippi Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at East Mississippi Community College, below 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 East Mississippi Community College
This Horticulture program at East Mississippi Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 5 |
| Turf Management | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Students who finish Horticulture program at East Mississippi Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Horticulture majors, 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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