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  • Develop technical skills in planting, pruning, equipment usage and weed control to become a well-rounded landscape professional.
  • Gain advanced skills in technology that will help you stand out to employers. You’ll study digital design, 3D rendering and presentation of landscape design ideas.
  • Learn through project-based, hands-on program work in Gateway’s state-of-the-art Pike Creek Horticulture Center and gardens.
  • Explore integrated pest-management systems to help you identify pests and diseases, and work to prevent and control them.
  • Engage in sustainable landscape design, installation, retrofits and management around the campus and community.
Program Credits
61
LOCATION
Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $12,206
Books and Supplies: $5,150
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$58,157 *
Career Opportunities:
Landscape/Garden Designer, Client Relationship Manager, Lead Grower, Nursery Production Manager, Horticulture Maintenance Team Lead, Horticulturist, Landscape

*Based on locally reported wage data.

Landscape Horticulture 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:

Landscape Horticulture

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.