Horticulture Degree

The horticulture program at Cecil 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 Maryland colleges that offer horticulture degrees.

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Cecil College

11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD

Cecil College is a public, community college located in Northeast Maryland. Cecil students can choose from an impressive range of academic and career program options without sacrificing the personal attention a medium-sized institution can offer. Small classes make for a more personalized education experience. Students wishing to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year school will find what they’re looking for at Cecil, as will the learner who’s seeking the direct path of job-skill certification.

You’ll find clubs and activities in abundance at Cecil College. There’s something for everyone! Choices run the gamut from arts and religion to cheerleading and honors societies. Also, the school Theatre Company and Art Gallery provide many hours of cultural enrichment to CC students.

Cecil College’s tuition rates run thousands of dollars below U.S. college and university average tuition rates, making Cecil a smart choice educationally and financially. The school has an open admissions policy, so students with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. For more information on the application process, contact the Cecil College admissions office. Your future of success awaits you. So, what are YOU waiting for? Call today!

Students Enrolled in the Horticulture Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $56600

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