Horticulture at MiraCosta College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Horticulture, you may want to check out the program at MiraCosta College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
MiraCosta College is in Oceanside, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 horticulture graduations were recorded at MiraCosta College.
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Studying Online at MiraCosta College
Distance learning is available at MiraCosta College. Among 11,478 students, 5,478 (48%) studied exclusively online and 4,697 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Horticulture graduates at MiraCosta College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Horticulture graduates at MiraCosta College are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Horticulture Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Among the 5 associate’s horticulture degrees awarded at MiraCosta College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Horticulture associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College
This Horticulture program at MiraCosta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Operations | 4 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 2 |
| Plant Nursery Management | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Horticulture Graduates
Those who complete Horticulture program at MiraCosta 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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