Horticulture at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
If you are interested in studying Horticulture, consider the program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 horticulture degrees were awarded at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Many students take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Among 7,282 students, 3,202 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,453 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Horticulture graduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Horticulture graduates at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are 40% women (10) and 60% men (15).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Of the 4 associate’s horticulture degrees awarded at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Georgia Northwestern 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 Georgia Northwestern Technical College
This Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Operations | 13 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 7 |
| Plant Nursery Management | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Graduates of the Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are 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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