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Horticulture Schools in Texas

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

As a degree choice, Horticulture is the 186th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Horticulture Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 241
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 241
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 241
Associate Degree 62
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Horticulture Grads in Texas

105,090 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 Texas

In this state, horticulture grads earn an average of $47,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $51,280.

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There are 7 colleges in Texas that offer horticulture degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

#2

Lee College

Baytown
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,487 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,771 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 38% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Tarrant County College will pay a net price of $5,147.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,442 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Western Texas College will pay a net price of $5,480.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,600 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,632 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending TVCC will pay a net price of $8,031.

#6

Palo Alto College

San Antonio
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,193 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,199 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

#7

Amarillo College

Amarillo
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,079 Total Students

In their early career, Amarillo College grads earn an average salary of $32,231. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,098. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

Horticulture Careers in TX

Some of the careers horticulture majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Supervisors 18% $44,440
Pesticide Applicators 16% $34,070
Retail Sales Supervisors 14% $40,320
Agricultural Sciences Professors 10% $88,990
Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Managers 4% $63,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Animal Science 1,003
Agricultural Economics 951
General Agriculture 631
338
Plant Sciences 243
Agricultural Public Services 237
Agricultural Production 146
Agricultural Mechanization 48

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