Horticulture AAS

Total Cost of Horticulture AAS

(in-district) $9,407.00

Credit Hours to Complete: 60

Semesters to Complete: 5

Horticulture Degree and Certificate Requirements PDF

In addition to the Horticulture AAS, we offer:

“I began taking classes in basic horticulture, and this sparked my interest in floral design. With the help of a very talented department, I found my niche. I moved from part-time student to full-time business owner, proving you never know where life at MCC will lead you.” -- Betty Crisp, Owner, Apple Creek Flowers

The Horticulture AAS prepares you for the horticulture industry with specialties in floral design, greenhouse, and landscaping.

Horticulture Students working in the greenhouse

You'll come away with a solid knowledge of plant production and maintenance, ready for positions in flower shops, greenhouses, garden centers, golf courses, parks, nurseries, turf and landscape businesses, interiorscape maintenance companies, and the seed and supply industry. Your internship will provide you insight into the day-to-day operations of running a flower shop, landscape design or other horticulture business.

What you need to know about getting your Horticulture AAS (CIP 010601)

Occupations that the Horticulture AAS prepares you for
Occupation and Occupational Profile Link SOC Code
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
 11-9013
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1041
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-1012
Additional Horticulture AAS Costs
Expense Cost
Fees $1,325.00
Books and supplies $2,682.00
Total Expenses $4,007.00
Total Horticulture AAS Costs
  in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $5,400.00 $15,531.00 $18,982.20 $18,982.20
Additional Horticulture AAS Costs $4,007.00 $4,007.00 $4,007.00 $4,007.00
Program Total $9,407.00 $19,538.00 $22,989.20 $22,989.20
Horticulture AAS Completion Data
Completers in FY11 5
Proportion Completing in Normal Time 0.0%
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program
Type of Loan Loan Amount
Title IV Loans $-
Private Loans $-
Institutional Payments $-

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.