- Become a horticulture professional with hands-on learning to tend plants in Gateway’s state-of-the-art Pike Creek Horticulture Center and greenhouses.
- Learn from expert instructors with years of experience as greenhouse managers and horticulture professionals who will pass on their knowledge and expertise, so you’re well-equipped for your career path.
- Your comprehensive classes cover a wide range of topics that go beyond just growing plants and include sales, marketing and more, so you’ll be a well-rounded technician after graduating from the program.
- Choose your path to success: you can enter the horticulture career field right away after graduating, or apply your credits to Gateway’s Greenhouse Operations associate degree to gain more specific skills in management.
Program Credits
26
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees:
$4,885
Books and Supplies: $741
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$48,194
Career Opportunities:
Assistant Plant Buyer, Horticulture Sales Associate, Plant Health Care Technician, Stewardship (Maintenance) Technician, Horticulture Maintenance Crew Lead
Horticulture Technician Career Pathway
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