Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 768400
- Phone: (618) 545-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
69%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,527Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Landscaping Courses
The Landscaping and Groundskeeping degree track prepares students to prudently manage and maintain both indoor and outdoor recreational and ornamental plants along with the academic know-how to translated design into reality. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer landscaping courses.
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Kishwaukee College
27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL
About
Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, Illinois, was founded in 1968 and serves nearly 11,000 students annually. The school is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and provides quality education through multiple programs and services. The school is located in rural Illinois, and is surrounded on all four sides by the corn fields. The school also publishes a magazine that focuses on the arts and literature known as the Kamelian, an award winning publication.
Academics
Kishwaukee College offers a number of programs for students in order to fulfill their needs or assist in their goals. Career training programs assist students by preparing them for entry into the workforce. These programs develop the skills and provide an education necessary to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Career programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by entry into a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individuals interested in enrollment at Kishwaukee College may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and should transcripts and test scores if possible. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.
Students Enrolled in the Landscaping Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kishwaukee College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 3 |
Associate's Degree | 4 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 4 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 2 |
White | 4 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Landscaping program at Kishwaukee College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.93
- Average Annual Salary: $49780
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Description
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Usually requires specific training and State or Federal certification.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.66
- Average Annual Salary: $34650
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Kishwaukee College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Kishwaukee College may provide services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Kishwaukee College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball