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 Minnesota colleges that offer landscaping courses.

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Anoka Technical College

1845 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Anoka Technical College, located in Anoka, Minnesota, is a public two year institution dedicated to providing career and technical training for its students. The school was founded in 1948 and is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and School, Commission of Institutions of Higher Education. The school shares the same president as Anoka-Ramsey Community College to better serve the area of the twin cities.

Academics

Anoka Technical College offers a large number of programs in high demand fields. These programs provide career and technical training, educating students while assisting the in the development of skills necessary to perform successfully at work. Graduates of a given program will be qualified for immediate entry into the workforce.

All programs are provided in accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and are recognized as such. Diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees are available, with diploma and certificate programs typically taking less time than associate degrees due to a lack of general education courses in the curriculum.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Practical Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Information Technology Management
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a public two year technical college, ATC accepts students through an open admissions policy. Any student may apply and be admitted granted they meet certain age requirements. Students interested in enrolling must complete the application along with their chosen program and complete the placement exams to determine which courses must be taken. Financial aid is available for most programs, though programs that result in less than 16 credits are not. Students in need of aid may begin the application process through the financial aid office. Awards are typically determined based on need.

Students Enrolled in the Landscaping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anoka Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $45700

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $32800

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).