Horticulture at Kishwaukee College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Horticulture, consider the program at Kishwaukee College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kishwaukee College sits in Malta, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 horticulture degrees were awarded at Kishwaukee College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kishwaukee College
Many students take online classes at Kishwaukee College. Of 2,969 students, 485 (16%) studied exclusively online and 976 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Horticulture graduates at Kishwaukee College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Horticulture graduates at Kishwaukee College are 56% women (9) and 44% men (7).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at Kishwaukee College
Among the 7 associate’s horticulture degrees awarded at Kishwaukee College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Kishwaukee College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at Kishwaukee 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 Kishwaukee College
The Horticulture program at Kishwaukee College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ornamental Horticulture | 7 |
| Greenhouse Management | 6 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 1 |
| Floristry Management | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Graduates of the Horticulture program at Kishwaukee College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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