Horticulture Degree

The horticulture program at Pitt Community 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 North Carolina colleges that offer horticulture degrees.

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Pitt Community College

1715 College Dr, Roxboro, NC

About
Pitt Community College, located in Winterville, North Carolina, was founded in 1961 and was originally known as Pitt Industrial Education Center. By 1964 the school was designated as a technical institute, resulting in a  name change to Pitt Technical Institute. A bill enacted by the General Assembly in 1979 changed the school to a community college, which added university transfer programs as part of the curriculum. The school is part of the 58 school North Carolina Community College System (NCCS), which is the third largest such system in the United States. The school, in line with the NCCS, changed from a quarter to semester system in 1997.

Academics
Students will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or assist in workforce development through training in a high demand field. Academic transfer is accomplished through a program that emulates the course of study and curriculum a student pursuing a bachelor's degree would experience their first two years. Upon completion students will apply to a four year institution, and if accepted, enter the new school as a junior, completing the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public colleges and universities in North Carolina will be assisted in the transfer process by agreements in place easing requirements for transfer if certain criteria are met. Transfer to out of state or private institutions will have separate requirements that should be discussed with a counselor.

Career training programs are aimed at providing an education and skill development that will allow an individual to pursue a successful career upon completion. Courses are mix of traditional and practical settings, providing theory as well as practice in regards to the types of activities and skills necessary in order to be considered for employment. Programs typically take two years to complete, though some may have shorter durations, such as six, nine or twelve months. Upon completion students will receive a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Information technology
• Early Childhood Education
• Liberal Arts
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply to Pitt Community College will have to fill out and submit an application, provide transcripts from all previous schools attended and pay all associated fees. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older or have a high school diploma. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum, as well as to participate in orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided within which will be used by the school to determine the extent of one's needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for every year.

Students Enrolled in the Horticulture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pitt Community College offers an associate's degree program in horticulture.

Students by Gender (2019)

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

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

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $52430

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