Grow your future with a Horticulture Degree from Clackamas Community College
In this program you will master tools such as rototillers, tractors, greenhouse equipment and more while learning critical data-gathering skills to provide the best plant care. Clackamas Community College has a wide variety of facilities at your disposal, including a farm site, several greenhouses and a variety of different types of gardens.
Required classes for the Horticulture Associate Degree
Budding career opportunities
A Horticulture Associate Degree from Clackamas Community College opens doors to a diverse and exciting range of career opportunities. The ever-growing demand for skilled horticulturists ensures ample job opportunities in various industries, including agriculture, landscaping and environmental conservation.
Nurture a successful horticulture career
- Plant propagation and cultivation.
- Plant identification and selection.
- Soil science and plant nutrition.
- Pest and disease management.
- Landscape design and maintenance.
- Greenhouse operation and management.
Through hands-on labs and projects, you'll develop essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis and effective communication, preparing you for success in a number of horticulture careers.
For more information on expected outcomes of successfully completing this program, view the course catalog.
Investing in your future
Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.
Oregon State University transfer agreement
Some horticulture classes transfer to Oregon State University as part of a bachelor’s degree. Landscape students planning to continue their studies at a four-year college should consult the horticulture advisor to obtain the most recent transfer information. Contact April Chastain at 503-594-3292 or april.chastain@clackamas.edu.
