Horticulture at Joliet Junior College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Horticulture, consider the program at Joliet Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Joliet Junior College sits in Joliet, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 horticulture degrees were awarded at Joliet Junior College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Joliet Junior College
Distance learning is available at Joliet Junior College. Among 14,414 students, 1,467 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,419 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Horticulture graduates at Joliet Junior College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Horticulture graduates at Joliet Junior College are 59% women (10) and 41% men (7).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at Joliet Junior College
Among the 12 associate’s horticulture degrees awarded at Joliet Junior College, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Joliet Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Joliet Junior 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 Joliet Junior College
This Horticulture program at Joliet Junior College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Operations | 10 |
| Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 2 |
| Plant Nursery Management | 1 |
| Floristry Management | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Students who finish Horticulture program at Joliet Junior College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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