I was wondering what the job prospects/earnings are in this field for someone who attains a Associates Degree in horticulture. I don't need to earn a lot ($12.00+ would be nice) but I don't want to be just a laborer either. I am looking to work at something I enjoy doing, without having to go back and get another bachelor's.
2007-03-08 05:39:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
I think you have to start out by answering your own question. What do you enjoy and what type work would you like to have? With the money you were talking about you should be able to get a good job working in a greenhouse or garden center with the education that you have right now. If it's working with plants and flowers you like that should work out well and even develop it into your own business over time. But then I don't know what you would like, If it's landscape architecture or something in the field of education like teaching or research then you would have to go further in your education. From the way you asked your question I don't think this is your interest. Good luck at whatever you try.
2007-03-15 17:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically you would have an A.S. degree, an Associates in Science with a major in horticulture. The college I went to offered Associates of Science, Associates of Arts, Associates of General Studies, and only one or two others that I can't remember, probably Associates of Business Administration or something like that. Actually another might have been Associates of Applied Science. The jobs they get can be transporting medical supplies, being an x-ray technician and things like that. To really do well you'd need a masters degree in science or even a doctorates. The botany and horticulture websites I have perused all require at least a bachelors degree or higher. I did not run across any positions in horticulture with just an Associates degree.
2007-03-12 12:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look into what it would take to obtain another bachelors just focusing in on horticulture this time. I know that when you already have a bachelors, the credit load is not nearly as heavy because you only need to take the core classes and don't need to take all the silly requirments that other students do because you're postback. Associates degrees aren't really worth too much these days.
2007-03-08 06:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋