Horticulture Landscape Management

Last Updated May 23, 2008

Graduates of this program may pursue careers in professional ornamental and lawn care establishments and maintenance of recreational facilities; production and sale of sod, supplies and equipment; or service as technicians for private businesses or government agencies.

Characteristics & Temperament
Graduates in this field should have:

• manual dexterity

• eye, hand coordination

• good physical condition

• love for the great outdoors

• ability to coordinate work and be innovative with designs

Employment Outlook
Graduates in this field can expect the following developments:

• salary range: $18,000-25,000 per year  

• 98% placement rate for 2002-2007 graduates

• owners / operators or professional grounds maintenance business

• grounds maintenance technicians

• with experience, graduates may advance to supervisors or general landscape contractors, owners and operators of own businesses, park supervisors, golf course superintendents, vocational school instructors, nurserymen, etc.

Employers
Recent graduates have found work at:

• Davey Tree Company
• DP Landscaping
• Evan's Landscaping
• Fuji Photo Film
• Greenwood Nursery
• Hodges Pulpwood
• Megan's Lovely Landscapes
• Michelin Tire Corporation
• Savannah Lakes Village
• Scott's Lawn Service
• Self Regional Healthcare
• Stoney Point Golf Course

Program & Course Information
For information about Piedmont Technical College's offerings in this area, visit:

• PTC Horticulture Department Web Page

• Horticulture Landscape Management Certificate

Career Tracks is a publication of Piedmont Technical College that reflects the current career statistics for students who have completed programs of the college.  Forward your questions about this site to Andy Omundson at (864) 941-8376 or by e-mail to omundson.a@ptc.edu.