
Overview
Strengths of the Turfgrass Management major at Washington State University
- Since 2006, all turfgrass management majors have found turf-related positions following graduation.
- WSU provides the only 4-year turfgrass degree program in Washington State, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The turfgrass management major has been offered since 1955 and is one of the longest-running programs of its kind in the western USA.
- The program is an excellent blend of science based courses and applied courses.
- Graduates of the program form a strong alumni network (WSU Friends of Turfgrass Management) that helps WSU graduates find both summer internships and permanent employment.
Careers
Turfgrass management career opportunities include golf course management, sports field and recreational facilities management, lawn care, sod production, grounds maintenance, and technical sales.
Graduates also qualify for careers in agribusiness, corporate and technical farm management, professional consulting, research, and more.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Pesticides & Environment
- Agricultural Entomology or Entom
- General Entomology
- Crop Environment Interactions
- General Plant Pathology
- Soil Fertility
- Turfgrass Management
- Turfgrass Science
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Starting
- Apply before , National
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- National: The fall semester admission priority application date for first-year students is January 31. You can still apply after this date on a space-available basis
- International: WSU accepts international undergraduate applications at any time of year and operates on a rolling admission basis.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a freshman, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
- Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
- WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
27113 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27113 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
13156 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13156 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
5498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5498 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Pullman
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.