Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage the operation of golf courses. Includes instruction in turf grass science and management, golf course design and construction, grounds equipment and operation, pest control, and grounds management.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 139
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $49k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to manage the operation of golf courses. Includes instruction in turf grass science and management, golf course design and construction, grounds equipment and operation, pest control, and grounds management.
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 |
| First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers | $56k | +2.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling | $77k | +7.7% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$49k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$41k
Bachelor's
$50k
Top colleges for Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| Professional Golfers Career College | Temecula, CA | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, NV | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Trine University | Angola, IN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Related majors to explore
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
1,676 completions/yr
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
809 completions/yr
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
351 completions/yr
Turf and Turfgrass Management
245 completions/yr
Ornamental Horticulture
59 completions/yr
Greenhouse Operations and Management
46 completions/yr
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
21 completions/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other
1 completions/yr