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- School Code: 150100
- Phone: (305) 558-0562
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,767Average 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 Florida colleges that offer landscaping courses.
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Florida Gateway College (FGC)
1495 West 49 Street, Hialeah, FL
Florida Gateway College, formerly Lake City Community College is located in Lake City, Florida. The school was founded in 1947 as Columbia Forestry School, and became a junior college in 1961. The school adopted its current name in 2008 when it began plans to offer bachelor's degrees. The school began applications for their bachelor's of nursing program back in 2011.
Academics
Florida Gateway College primarily provides vocational programs that result in certificates and associate degree programs that can be used for career preparation or for transfer to a four year institution. The school offers a variety of programs to ensure that students receive the education they want heading toward their goal.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Enrollment at FGC is open, requiring only a high school diploma or GED, along with all pertinent transcripts. Some programs are considered limited access, and as such may require a second application to that program for consideration. Students interested in limited access programs should contact the program director to discuss the application.
Students interested in financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the noted deadlines. Once eligibility is determined, students will consult the financial aid office to determine which grants or loans the student is will receive.
Students Enrolled in the Landscaping Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Gateway College has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 17 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 16 |
| Associate's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 31 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 32 |
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 FGC, 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
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
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 FGC accepts. The details may include 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 alumni, Florida Gateway College may offer student services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Florida Gateway 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:
- Basketball
- Golf
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball