Urban and Community Horticulture
A program that focuses on principles and techniques for the production of horticultural crops in an urban environment. Includes instruction in ecology, environmental sustainability, food production systems, and plant and soil sciences.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 10
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that focuses on principles and techniques for the production of horticultural crops in an urban environment. Includes instruction in ecology, environmental sustainability, food production systems, and plant and soil sciences.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Farm and home management educators | $58k | -2.5% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$54k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$50k
Bachelor's
$58k
Top colleges for Urban and Community Horticulture
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 0 | 10 | 10 |
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