Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services at Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Spartanburg Community College graduates in applied horticulture and horticultural business services earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Spartanburg Community College Compares for Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
All 13 colleges reporting applied horticulture and horticultural business services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $60,464 | $61,492 | #2 | $46,115 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $60,464 | $61,492 | #3 | $46,115 |
| 3 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC | $59,774 | $66,280 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $57,093 | $50,276 | #6 | — |
| 5 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $48,964 | $49,797 | #7 | $30,185 |
| 6 | Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster, OH | $48,534 | $51,793 | #4 | $34,190 |
| 7 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $48,534 | $51,793 | #5 | $34,190 |
| 8 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $45,637 | $48,975 | #9 | $38,339 |
| 9 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $45,576 | $49,058 | #8 | — |
| 10 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,354 | $46,655 | #11 | $35,900 |
| 11 | Spartanburg Community College Spartanburg, SC | $42,768 | $47,423 | #10 | $29,260 |
| 12 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $42,677 | $39,911 | #13 | — |
| 13 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY | $42,193 | $40,159 | #12 | — |
Other Majors at Spartanburg Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $85,340 | $65,388 | #11 of 60 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $67,466 | — | #33 of 176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $63,405 | $70,419 | #954 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,549 | $59,412 | #358 of 560 |
| Data Processing | $58,860 | $39,702 | #6 of 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,334 | $31,087 | #316 of 547 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $44,310 | $31,353 | #34 of 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,058 | $28,222 | #535 of 947 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $37,371 | $25,548 | #28 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spartanburg Community College applied horticulture and horticultural business services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,260 one year after graduating and $42,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spartanburg Community College rank for applied horticulture and horticultural business services?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for applied horticulture and horticultural business services graduates, Spartanburg Community College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied horticulture and horticultural business services at Spartanburg Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for applied horticulture and horticultural business services ($45,283).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.