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Horticulture in California

Horticulture Schools in California

442 students earned Horticulture degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Horticulture is the 208th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Horticulture Majors in California

Horticulture majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 231
Associate Degree 162
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 49
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 49

Gender Distribution

In California, a horticulture major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of horticulture majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.4%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Horticulture Grads in California

In this state, there are 132,070 people employed in jobs related to a horticulture degree, compared to 1,323,000 nationwide.

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Wages for Horticulture Jobs in California

A typical salary for a horticulture grad in the state is $59,640, compared to a typical salary of $51,280 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer horticulture degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Merritt College

Oakland
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,261 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,376. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,459.

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#3

College of the Desert

Palm Desert
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,645 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,930. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid.

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#3

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,543. 64% of students get financical aid.

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#6

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,605 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. 67% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,797.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,646. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,525 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,160. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Victor Valley College

Victorville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,319. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time.

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Horticulture Careers in CA

Some of the careers horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Pesticide Applicators 8% $40,630
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $40,420
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers -5% $78,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to horticulture.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Animal Science 835
Agricultural Economics 770
671
Food Science Technology 410
Agricultural Production 390
Plant Sciences 263
235
General Agriculture 222

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