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  • 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: $5,051
Books and Supplies: $763
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

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:

Horticulture Basics

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Horticulture Technician

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Greenhouse Operations

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.