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Horticulture Schools in Illinois

288 students earned Horticulture degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Horticulture is the 171st most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Horticulture Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 169
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 169
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 169
Associate Degree 71
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Bachelor’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Horticulture Grads in Illinois

44,350 people in the state and 1,323,000 in the nation are employed in jobs related to horticulture.

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Wages for Horticulture Jobs in Illinois

Horticulture grads earn an average of $54,340 in the state and $51,280 nationwide.

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

#1

College of DuPage

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

22% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $35,559 after graduation. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $27,809. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,087.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,220 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,626 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,869 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,261.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

#6

Lake Land College

Mattoon
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,953 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,858 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#9

Parkland College

Champaign
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,539. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,171 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, DACC grads earn an average salary of $28,423.

#10

McHenry County College

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

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $7,706. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%.

Horticulture Careers in IL

Some of the careers horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 5% $51,340
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $38,250
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 1% $60,090
Pesticide Applicators 0% $37,880
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Agricultural Economics 382
General Agriculture 300
Animal Science 230
Food Science Technology 168
160
Plant Sciences 78
Agricultural Production 72
Agricultural Mechanization 64

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