Turf Management Degree

The turf management program at Linn State Technical College primes students for groundskeeping and turf care at golf courses or sports fields, as well as management positions for field personnel. While focus is primarily on turfgrasses and groundcovering plants, the program also features management, production, and sales and service. Program courses include: plant sciences, genetics, use analysis, turf management, and related economics. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer turf management degrees.

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Linn State Technical College (STC)

209 S Kingshighway, Saint Charles, MO

About
Linn State Technical College, located in Linn, Missouri, was founded in 1961 and is the only technical college in Missouri with a statewide mission. Originally known as Linn Technical Junior College, the school provided technical and career training as part of its initial offering. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible, particularly through faculty the are both credentialed and have real world experience to ensure students needs are met.

Academics
Linn State Technical College offers students the opportunity to pursue technical and career training as well as academic transfer through a variety of programs offered by the school. Career and technical programs offer students the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary for high demand fields and industries. Additionally, the school works with private businesses to provide specialized curriculums for training purposes. Academic transfer is accomplished by completing a general education program that fulfills the requirements of the first two years of a four year degree, followed by applying to colleges and universities to continue their education.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Automotive Technology
• Computer Programming
• Practical Nursing
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
LSTC is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any student that is interested to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying the associated fees. Students are asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarship and is awarded based on need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted by students in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Turf Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Linn State Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Students by Race (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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $49780

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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $34650

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