Horticulture Degree

The horticulture program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural 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 Florida colleges that offer horticulture degrees.

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

1201 W Main St, Inverness, FL

About
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, located in Tifton, Georgia, was founded in 1908 and was originally known as Second District A&M. The school went through several more name changes in subsequent years, including South Georgia A&M College in 1924, Georgia State College for Men in 1929, and finally Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1933 when the school became part of the newly formed University of System of Georgia. The school is named after Abraham Baldwin one of the original signers of the US Constitution fro Georgia and the first president of the University of Georgia.

Academics
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was originally an associate degree granting institution but has expanded its role to provide bachelor degrees in studies to relating agriculture and business.The school still offers a large number of associate level programs that allow students to pursue transfer opportunities or career related education as part of the services offered by the school. Career programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field and take between one and two years to complete.

Programs offered include:

• Horticulture
• Bookkeeping
• Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at ABAC will have separate requirements for admission based on the course of study pursued and whether it is a bachelor's or associate's program. Individuals will supply an application, transcripts and test scores (if available) and must pay all associated fees. Participation in orientation and a meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Horticulture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ABAC 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

• Homosassa Springs, FL
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $49330

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