Horticulture Operations at Western Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Horticulture Operations, consider the program at Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College sits in Morganton, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 horticulture operations degrees were granted at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Piedmont Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Piedmont Community College. Of 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Horticulture Operations graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Horticulture Operations graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Horticulture Operations Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 4 associate’s horticulture operations degrees awarded at Western Piedmont Community College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Horticulture Operations associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Horticulture Operations associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Horticulture Operations Graduates
Those who complete Horticulture Operations program at Western Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Horticulture Operations 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 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,138 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $24,378 |
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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