Plant Nursery Operations and Management
A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plant products for propagation, harvesting, and transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science, farm and business management, nursery operations, equipment operation and maintenance, safety procedures, and personnel supervision.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 34
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plant products for propagation, harvesting, and transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science, farm and business management, nursery operations, equipment operation and maintenance, safety procedures, and personnel supervision.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | $38k | +3.6% | No formal educational credential |
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers | $56k | +2.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation | $45k | +3.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Forest and conservation workers | $44k | -4.7% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
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 Plant Nursery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Hawaii Community College | Hilo, HI | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Cuyamaca College | El Cajon, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Merritt College | Oakland, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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