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Horticulture Schools in California

362 Horticulture students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 186
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 186
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 186
Associate Degree 129
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 46
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 46
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.1%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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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

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,345 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,873 a year.

#3

Saddleback College

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

Graduates earn an average $34,716 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. A typical student attending Saddleback College will pay a net price of $5,158.

#3

College of the Desert

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,002 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#3

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,645 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,995.

#6

Foothill College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,865 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,878 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,144.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,792 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Santa Barbara City College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $6,585. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,997 a year.

#7

Victor Valley College

Victorville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,477. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

Horticulture Careers in CA

Some of the careers horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 10% $56,040
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
General Agriculture 222
Agricultural Mechanization 110

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