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#1 #1 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,681
#2 #2 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 49 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#3 #3 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,474
#4 #4 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Merritt College Oakland, CA At Merritt College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Usually, 10 students receive a degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer every year. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#5 #5 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 6 degrees to students majoring in Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#6 #6 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH At Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, only three majors are offered: Surveying Technology/Surveying, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Food Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#7 #7 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Valencia College Orlando, FL At Valencia College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology. In fact, Valencia College grants 481 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#8 #8 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee Area Technical College, only one major is offered: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#9 #9 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL Annually, Palm Beach State College grants around 234 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#10 #10 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Portland Community College Portland, OR At Portland Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#11 #11 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Cuyamaca College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#12 #12 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. American River College Sacramento, CA At American River College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#13 #13 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster, OH At Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animal Sciences, General, Agricultural Business and Management, Other, and Agricultural Teacher Education....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#14 #14 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE At Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#15 #15 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#16 #16 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA At Edmonds College, the most popular majors students study are Youth Services/Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General. In fact, Edmonds College awards 8 degrees annually to Youth Services/Administration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#17 #17 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX At Palo Alto College, only one major is offered: Business Administration and Management, General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#18 #18 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC At Sandhills Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#19 #19 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI At Gateway Technical College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#20 #20 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Parkland College Champaign, IL At Parkland College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Parkland College grants 131 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $54,552
#21 #21 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Clackamas Community College Oregon City, OR At Clackamas Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Child Care and Support Services Management, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#22 #22 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI At Fox Valley Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Machine Shop Technology/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#23 #23 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC Annually, Cape Fear Community College grants around 1096 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#24 #24 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Every year, Miami Dade College awards about 501 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#25 #25 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#26 #26 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL At Indian River State College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, General, and Information Technology. In fact, Indian River State College grants 107 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#27 #27 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only one major is offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant. Usually, 2 students are awarded a degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#28 #28 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Fullerton College Fullerton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#29 #29 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#30 #30 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH At Owens Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Owens Community College grants 224 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#31 #31 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 829 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#32 #32 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA At Springfield Technical Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#33 #33 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL Every year, Lincoln Land Community College awards around 375 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#34 #34 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE At Metropolitan Community College Area, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#35 #35 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA At Santa Rosa Junior College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#36 #36 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL At Eastern Florida State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Information Science/Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#37 #37 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Annually, Joliet Junior College awards about 575 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#38 #38 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#39 #39 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA At MiraCosta College, only one major is offered: Biomedical Technology/Technician. Usually, 22 students are awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#40 #40 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ At Bergen Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
#41 #41 Best College for Landscaping and Groundskeeping in the U.S. Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA Annually, Los Angeles Pierce College grants about 1428 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,552
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About Landscaping and Groundskeeping

Landscaping and Groundskeeping programs prepare individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owners or managers, and individual clients. Includes instruction in applicable principles of horticulture, gardening, plant and soil irrigation and nutrition, turf maintenance, plant maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, personnel supervision, and purchasing.

California awards the most Associates degrees in Landscaping and Groundskeeping of all US states with 68 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Landscaping and Groundskeeping can expect approximately 51% percent of their classmates to be women and 49% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Landscaping and Groundskeeping is $37,600.

Popularity of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Landscaping and Groundskeeping degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Landscaping and Groundskeeping, include First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers and Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are careers that pay more, such as First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers. the most available position for Landscaping and Groundskeeping majors is Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Landscaping and Groundskeeping majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Landscaping and Groundskeeping majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

260

Female Students

132 (50%)

Male Students

128 (49%)

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