Horticulture Program Costs

Landscape & Urban Horticulture, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S)

This 61-semester hour A.A.S degree program prepares students for various careers in the horticultural industry. Coursework includes design and construction of landscape projects, greenhouse production, and sustainable horticulture practices.

Based on 2023-24 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $12,862.22. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.


Landscape & Urban Horticulture Certificate

This 25-semester hour certificate prepares students for the basics in horticulture and the landscape design/build industry with emphasis on plant identification, construction techniques, and hands-on training.

Based on 2023-24 rates, the in-district cost of this program is $5,256.02. A detailed explanation of the tuition, fees, and book expenses can be viewed here.


Cost of Attendance Estimate

Our tuition costs are less than half of what you’d pay at a public university and a fraction of the cost of a private college.

Below is Parkland’s estimated budget used to calculate cost of attendance. This is based on full-time, in-district and out-of-district students for the fall and spring semesters.
 

 

Full-time/In-district

Full-Time/Out-of-district

Tuition & Fees

$4,284

$9,642

Loan Fees

$110

$110

Housing & Food

$9,400

$9,400

Books & Supplies

$1,200

$1,200

Transportation

$1,300

$1,300

Misc. Expenses

$1,600

$1,600

TOTAL

$17,894

$23,252

 

Your actual cost of attendance will vary based on your enrollment level, program of study (i.e. High-cost career programs/Tier 2 courses), cost of attaining a license/certification or first professional credential, living arrangements, transportation costs, and lifestyle. This information is provided to help you estimate cost so you can plan ahead and determine how much money you may need to attend Parkland College.

*Cost of Attendance is also used to calculate a student’s financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive.