Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

CIP 01.0601 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

102

147 total including inactive

States

Across 25 states

Graduates (2023)

1,089

Total completions

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 25 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

$2,432

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $12,750, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 635 (58.3%)

Female: 454 (41.7%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 305 (28.0%)

Certificate: 784 (72.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Enterprising

Social

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

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Instructing

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

❓ 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

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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.