Horticulture at Front Range Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Horticulture, you may want to check out the program at Front Range Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Front Range Community College sits in Westminster, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 horticulture degrees were granted at Front Range Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Front Range Community College
Many students take online classes at Front Range Community College. Among 21,970 students, 3,990 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Horticulture Rankings at Front Range Community College
Use these rankings to compare Front Range Community College’s Horticulture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 100 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 100 |
Earnings for Horticulture Graduates from Front Range Community College
Graduates of Front Range Community College’s Horticulture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,205 |
| 2 years | $22,004 |
| 3 years | $28,372 |
| 4 years | $29,147 |
| 5 years | $38,188 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Horticulture graduates from Front Range Community College earn a median of $29,147, compared with $40,111 for all Front Range Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Horticulture graduates from Front Range Community College stands at $14,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Horticulture graduates at Front Range Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Horticulture graduates at Front Range Community College are 50% women (20) and 50% men (20).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at Front Range Community College
Among the 12 associate’s horticulture graduates at Front Range Community College, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College, higher than 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 Front Range Community College
The Horticulture program at Front Range Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Operations | 39 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Students who finish Horticulture program at Front Range Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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