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Applied Horticulture in Illinois

Applied Horticulture Schools in Illinois

407 students earned Applied Horticulture degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Applied Horticulture is the 322nd most popular major out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Applied Horticulture Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 262
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 103
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 103
Associate Degree 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied horticulture majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Applied Horticulture Grads in Illinois

4,190 people in the state and 116,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to applied horticulture.

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Wages for Applied Horticulture Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a applied horticulture grad in the state is $66,820, compared to a typical salary of $79,940 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer applied horticulture degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,516. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,837.

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#4

Lake Land College

Mattoon
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,076. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,018.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,626 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,512.

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#8

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,458.

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Applied Horticulture Careers in IL

Some of the careers applied horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Other Applied Horticulture 9
Ornamental Horticulture 8
Landscaping & Groundskeeping 8

View all majors related to Applied Horticulture

View Nationwide Applied Horticulture Report

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