Program Highlights
Horticulture and cultivation professionals help feed the world.
- Develop scientific knowledge of soil and seeds, plant genetics, pest management and irrigation.
- Start here at LLCC by earning an associate of applied science degree or a certificate. Our certificate of completion takes less than a year.
- Skills learned prepare students for careers in genetic engineering, soil evaluation, landscape design, nursery production, food science and more.
Degrees & Certs
Join the growing multibillion dollar green industry by earning a degree or certificate.
The associate degree program offers the option to select a landscape specialization or a turf management specialization. A partnership agreement established with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville allows students completing the horticulture associate in applied science degree at LLCC to transfer to SIUE to earn a bachelor’s degree in integrative studies.
Cost
For the 2024-2025 academic year (fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025), horticulture/landscape design/turf management (HRT), agribusiness management (ABM) and agriculture (AGR) classes have a tuition rate of $175 per credit hour for in-district residents. All other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. For the 2025-2026 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026), horticulture/landscape design/turf management (HRT), agribusiness management (ABM) and agriculture (AGR) classes have a tuition rate of $179.50 per credit hour for in-district residents. All other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $143.50 per credit hour.Get more information on tuition and fees.
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