Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage commercial and contract florist enterprises, supply and delivery services, and flower catering services. Includes instruction in the applicable principles of plant science; purchasing, storage, and delivery systems; floral design and arranging; and principles of business management.
- Schools offering
- 12
- Annual completions
- 17
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage commercial and contract florist enterprises, supply and delivery services, and flower catering services. Includes instruction in the applicable principles of plant science; purchasing, storage, and delivery systems; floral design and arranging; and principles of business management.
Examples of specialized tracks: Floral Arrangement, Floral Design, Floristry, Retail Floristry.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of retail sales workers | $47k | -5.0% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$54k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$50k
Bachelor's
$58k
Top colleges for Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Cuyamaca College | El Cajon, CA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danville Area Community College | Danville, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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