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Horticulture in Illinois

Horticulture Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Horticulture Grads in Illinois

There are 77,510 people in the state and 2,265,950 people in the nation working in Horticulture jobs.

Horticulture Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Horticulture Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Horticulture grad in the state is $49,062, compared to a typical salary of $48,337 nationwide.

Horticulture Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 17 colleges in Illinois offering Horticulture degrees. Learn about the most popular 17 below:

#1

Lake Land College

Mattoon

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,436 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,280 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,819 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,870 a year.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,600 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,584 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,380 a year.

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,467 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,012 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,110 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,494 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 69% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,957 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,826 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,530 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,009 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,980 a year in tuition.

#11

Illinois Central College

East Peoria

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,005 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,650 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,856 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $5,070 a year in tuition.

#13

Parkland College

Champaign

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,762 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,284 a year.

#14

Triton College

River Grove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,646 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,413 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $3,552 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,283 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,300 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,854 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,590 a year in tuition.

Horticulture Careers in IL

Some of the careers Horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,903
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $24,378
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $84,680
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $43,138
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $53,224
Forest and Conservation Workers $22,542
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $34,037
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $36,803

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Horticulture.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 9,051
Agricultural Economics 8,612
Animal Science 8,295
Veterinary Medicine 3,756
Agricultural Production 3,608
General Agriculture 3,276
Plant Sciences 3,261
Food Science Technology 2,269

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