Associate Degrees in Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Education Levels of Applied Horticulture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 631 people earned their associate degree in applied horticulture. This makes it the 177th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in applied horticulture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 960 |
| Associate Degree | 631 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 362 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 79 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Applied Horticulture Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for applied horticulture majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in applied horticulture. About 51.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 309 |
| Women | 322 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of applied horticulture associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 430 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Applied Horticulture Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer an associate degree in applied horticulture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for applied horticulture students seekingan associate degree is Lee College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Lee College.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 78% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saint Louis Community College. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Saint Louis Community College. Of these students, 60% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in applied horticulture. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Tarrant County College. About 89% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Williamson College of the Trades. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Williamson College of the Trades.
College of DuPage comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in applied horticulture. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from COD. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Finger Lakes Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in applied horticulture. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Finger Lakes Community College. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Illinois Central College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from ICC.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Trident Technical College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Trident Technical College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in applied horticulture. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from FTCC. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puerto Rico - Utuado is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in applied horticulture. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from UPR Utuado. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Southeast Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in applied horticulture. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Southeast Tech.
The 8th most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from NC State. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Trinity Valley Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in applied horticulture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from TVCC.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in applied horticulture. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from LWTech. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Chippewa Valley Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in applied horticulture. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from CVTC.
Clackamas Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in applied horticulture. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Clackamas Community College. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Chemeketa Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in applied horticulture. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from Chemeketa Community College.
The 17th most popular school in the country for applied horticulture majors who are seeking their associate degree is Front Range Community College. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from FRCC. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Western Idaho comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in applied horticulture. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in applied horticulture from CWI. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to applied horticulture that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping | 224 |
| Turf Management | 192 |
| Ornamental Horticulture | 55 |
| Greenhouse Management | 53 |
| Plant Nursery Management | 19 |
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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