Landscape and Horticulture Management (2191)
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At a Glance
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This degree program is designed to prepare the student for management and technical positions in the green industry. |
Employment Opportunities |
Graduates may work at golf courses, nurseries, landscape companies, lawn maintenance firms, tree care enterprises or garden centers. Many graduates are self-employed in landscaping.
Possibilities include: Nursery Manager or Grower, Garden Center Manager, Supervisor of Landscape Maintenance or Design, Sales Representative. Golf Course Assistant Superintendent, or Public Horticulturist.
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Job Outlook |
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide) for Nursery Managers:
Outlook: Stable
Job Openings: 289 estimated annual job openings (116 due to growth and 173 due to replacement)
Employment: 10,268 were employed in this occupation
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Salary Information |
Salaries vary depending on position, organization, skills, education, geographic location and experience.
According to Salary.com the salary range for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers in Palm Beach County is between $26,633 and $56,872. The average annual wage for Nursery Managers in the state of Florida is $89,294 (Choices Planner). In 2008, First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Horticulture workers in Florida earned on average about $44,095/year according to the U. S. Dept of Labor (Employ Florida).
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Students entering the program should enjoy working outside. Creativity and management skills are also important for many positions. Basic math and fundamental communication skills are critical to most horticulture positions. |
| Career Path Notes |
Courses required to earn a certificate in environmental horticulture can be applied toward this program. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with horticulturists in industries of interest to you. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below. Obtain a part time entry level position with a nursery, grower, landscape firm, or green employer while attending college.
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| Sources of Additional Information |
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