Associate Degrees in Horticulture
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Education Levels of Horticulture Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,026 students 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 | 1,447 |
| Associate Degree | 1,026 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 407 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 339 |
| Master’s Degree | 12 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Horticulture Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in horticulture is $33,986. 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 $26,271 to a high of $38,886.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in horticulture is $13,938. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,077 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in horticulture. About 59.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 614 |
| Women | 412 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of horticulture associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 756 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Of these students, 34% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The horticulture program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 27 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 4% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lee College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at Lee College.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at Spokane Community College. Of these students, 74% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in horticulture from NC State.
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. The horticulture program at Southeast Technical College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at Penn College. Of these students, 31% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Valencia College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Kirkwood Community College.
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 $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The horticulture program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Walla Walla Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in horticulture. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Walla Walla Community College. About 6% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The horticulture program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at Merritt College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Portland Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Saint Louis Community College. Of these students, 79% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Horry-Georgetown Technical College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in horticulture from Tarrant County College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at COD. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to horticulture majors at Clackamas Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to horticulture that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,418 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,544 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,036 |
| General Agriculture | 823 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 511 |
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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