Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Program Availability
Schools Offering
175
254 total including inactive
States
28
Across 28 states
Graduates (2025)
1,810
Total completions
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 28 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Georgia.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$86,350
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Growth
+4.1%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$3,150
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $12,900, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Building things
- Working with hands
- Leadership roles
- Sales
- Helping others
- Teaching
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people?
Do you value instructing?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General?
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