Overview

This is a perfect major for students interested in owning or managing a nursery or greenhouse, attending graduate school in horticulture, working for university extension offices and research greenhouses, maintaining landscapes and parks, or working as wholesale horticultural-product brokers.

Students in this Landscape, Nursery, and Greenhouse Management major at Washington State University are encouraged to gain hands-on experience and earn scholarships through participation in the Horticulture Club.

Careers

This is an exciting major for students interested in owning or managing a nursery or greenhouse, attending graduate school in horticulture, working for university extension offices and research greenhouses, maintaining landscapes and parks, or working as wholesale horticultural-product brokers.

Some examples of things our graduates do:

Installation and management of landscape plant ecosystems, both interior and exterior
Wholesale and retail nursery, greenhouse, and florist production and sales
Garden, park, and arboretum management, both public and private
Extend knowledge through teaching, research, extension, and media production

Programme Structure

Strengths of the program

Prepare for a wide range of career paths related to growing and using plants

Tailor coursework to your interests with flexible electives in the degree requirements

Work in the green industry to obtain relevant training through a professional work experience

Train to diagnose plant, landscape, and greenhouse problems and evaluate options for management or enhancement

Learn to use plants to deliver environmental benefits such as reduced air and water pollution, extended habitat for wildlife, energy conservation, and improved human health

Understand and apply sound scientific knowledge for good environmental stewardship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Horticulture and Crop Science View 188 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, 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 first-year student.

Tuition Fee

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International

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5942 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Landscape, Nursery, and Greenhouse Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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