Associate Degrees in Horticulture
Education Levels of Horticulture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,211 people earned their associate degree in horticulture. This earns it the #88 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in horticulture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,789 |
| Associate Degree | 1,211 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 579 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 343 |
| Master’s Degree | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Horticulture Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in horticulture is $34,190. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,188 to a high of $37,120.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for horticulture majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in horticulture. About 54.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 654 |
| Women | 557 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of horticulture associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 869 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 102 |
Most Popular Horticulture Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer an associate degree in horticulture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. About 30% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
Lee College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Lee College. Data shows that Lee College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,190.
Spokane Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in horticulture. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Spokane Community College. Of these students, 44% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at Spokane Community College make a median salary of 34,190.
North Carolina State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in horticulture from NC State. Of these students, 24% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 34,190.
Southeast Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Southeast Tech. Southeast Technical College horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
The 7th most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Penn College. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,190.
Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in horticulture. Roughly 45,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Valencia College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at Valencia College make a median salary of 34,190.
Kirkwood Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Kirkwood Community College. About 33% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at Kirkwood Community College make a median salary of 34,190.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in horticulture. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 19% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMass Amherst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,190.
Walla Walla Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Walla Walla Community College. Walla Walla Community College horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Cincinnati State. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College make a median salary of 34,190.
Merritt College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in horticulture. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Merritt College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Merritt College horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
Portland Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in horticulture. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Portland Community College. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Portland Community College horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Northern Virginia Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at Northern Virginia Community College make a median salary of 34,190.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in horticulture. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Saint Louis Community College. About 60% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Louis Community College horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
The 17th most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. About 6% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,190.
Tarrant County College District is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Tarrant County College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at Tarrant County College District make a median salary of 34,190.
College of DuPage is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in horticulture from COD. About 43% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in horticulture at College of DuPage make a median salary of 34,190.
Clackamas Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Clackamas Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Clackamas Community College horticulture graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,190.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to horticulture that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
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| Agricultural Economics | 1,617 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 586 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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