Horticulture Degree

The horticulture program at Kent State University at Salem 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 Ohio colleges that offer horticulture degrees.

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Kent State University at Salem

330 University Dr N.E., New Philadelphia, OH

Staying in Columbiana County is like getting the best of both worlds. A county rich in agricultural and mining soil (Iron Ore in Salem and Clay in East Liverpool) with 2 regional campus of an internationally renowned university are located. The Salem campus in Columbiana County is part of the eight-campus system of Kent State University, one of the largest in the country.

Studying in Kent State-Salem campus is taking advantage of the excellence of Kent State University right at your own backyard. You may start here and select from its 28 degree programs including 14 bachelor’s degrees before moving up to Kent State’s offering of 280 degrees.

The 100-acre campus located south of Salem City has some nature trails and a lake where you can stroll during breaks. It just added a Health and Science Wing, multi-million dollar buildings of nursing, radiologic, imaging science labs and centralized classrooms.

With its twin campus in East Liverpool, you’ll be one of the 3,500 students enrolled annually for the quality education at affordable tuition rates and small class sizes it offers. You may also avail some of the assistance provided by the university to help you towards the completion of your academic goals. Among them are one-on-one advising on how to plan or complete your coursework, find ways to have classes, internship and connections with college representatives. Many students also had great reviews on its beneficial programs like free tutoring, Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), Seniors to Sophomores (s2s), STAR, Scholarships and Veteran services so no one will be left behind.

Kent State University-Salem will always be there and make it possible for you to succeed. Enroll now!

Students Enrolled in the Horticulture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kent State University at Salem has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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).