Careers in Horticulture
Careers in horticulture are diverse and rewarding. Graduates from the Department of Horticulture have all completed internships and are in high demand in the green industry and related fields. Many go on to start their own businesses or consulting firms. In recent years over 90% of graduates have found jobs that they consider an excellent fit for their career goals. Approximately 10-20% of students continue on to graduate school or plan to do so in the future. The most recent survey reveals graduating seniors in horticulture earned a median salary of $36,000 their first year after graduation, near the top for graduates of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and competitive with other majors across the university.
The department hosts a number of career events during the year and students have many opportunities to interact with leaders in their field. Career opportunities are diverse and constantly changing as new innovations take place in the green industry and horticultural science.
Browse our Alumni Spotlights to see what some of our graduates are doing.