Horticulture Degree

The horticulture program at Bakersfield College prepares students to be landscape designers, landscape contractors, greenhouse managers, and growers. The program focuses on the general production and processing of plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant material. Program courses include: horticulture science and principles, plant identification, proper soil development and management, sustainable landscape and irrigation design, water conservation, turf maintenance practices, integrated pest management, licensing and certification, and business practices. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer horticulture degrees.

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Bakersfield College

901 E Alosta, Azusa, CA

Bakersfield is well known as one of the top community colleges in California. Over 15,000 students are enrolled on the main campus in northeast Bakersfield, at the Weill Institute, and at the Delano Center north of Bakersfield.The college follows a 16-week semester calendar as wells as offering classes on evenings and weekends. The cost of tuition for California residents is $46 per credit.

The college is well known for its outstanding programs in industrial and manufacturing technology. Bakersfield College offers programs in Basic Machine Tool Operations-Lathe, Computer Numerical Control Programming, Control Systems Technology, Industrial Technology: Manufacturing Technology, and Manufacturing Technology. The college also offers associate degree programs in French and Spanish.

Bakersfield College offers outstanding health services. Child care is also offered which is great for parents who would like to further their education.

Bakersfield is a great location for international students. Bakersfield College is home to 82 majors that are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Small classes are another outstanding feature of the college. It also is home to excellent English as a Multi-Language Program (EMS) courses that help students transition into academic life in the United States. Students can earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree or transfer to a four-year institute. Bakersfield College is very economical. Tuition for international students is $195 per credit.

Bakersfield College is also an excellent choice for veterans and their dependents. The college grants credit for training received while in the military. Evaluation of military training is carried out by the Office of Admissions and Records.

Students Enrolled in the Horticulture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bakersfield College has offered the following academic 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

Nursery and Greenhouse Managers

Description

Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

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

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