Agribusiness: Horticulture & Cannabis

Degree: BS Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Department
Agriculture
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Turn your green thumb into a Career in Horticulture and Cannabis: You'll Do That Here.

Agriculture, like most of our world, has changed dramatically and is infinitely more complex than most people can imagine. Today, most agriculture is seen as a technology-based industry that includes production, agriscience and agribusiness. Not only are agriculture graduates in demand to produce food, but also to package and transport it, market it, regulate its production and finance it.

The horticulture option provides you with experience in ornamentals, fruits and vegetable production, turf and golf maintenance, landscape design and maintenance, viticulture, nursery production, greenhouse management and other areas.

Horticulture students also take a variety of business courses, so you are just as versed in running a business as they are. A sample of the ag courses you’ll take are horticulture crop production, viticulture, strategic urban horticulture, and turfgrass management.

What You’ll Do

  • Learn horticulture crop production, greenhouse, nursery, and turfgrass management, viticulture, plant propagation, strategic urban horticulture, advanced horticulture technologies, soils, pest management, landscape design and plant pathology.
  • Gain valuable experience by completing an internship or research project.
  • Work closely with dedicated faculty who are experts in the industry.
  • Enjoy working at the largest student-run commercial greenhouse in the country.

What Can You Do with a Horticulture and Cannabis Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Career Options for Graduates

  • Greenhouse Owner/Manager
  • Orchard Owner/Manager
  • Farm Owner/Manager
  • Vineyard Owner/Manager
  • Landscape Designer/Installer
  • Plant Propagator/Breeder
  • Sports Field Manager
  • Extension Agent/Plant Inspector
  • Food Production & Safety Manager
  • Nursery Owner/Manager
  • Urban Forester
  • Hydroponics Operations Manager
  • Product/Sales Representative
  • Bank Finance Officer
  • Research Technician
  • Winemaker

Agribusiness: Horticulture and Cannabis (BS) Degree Map

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Outcomes & Careers

  • $75k  

    Farmer, Rancher, and Other Agricultural Manager

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a farmer, rancher, and other agricultural manager is $75,760.   

  • $73k  

    Landscape Architect 

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a landscape architect is $73,210.

  • $75k  

    Agricultural and Food Scientist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an agricultural and food scientist is $74,940.

What You'll Study

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As a horticulture and cannabis major, you’ll be prepared for green jobs that include sustainable food horticulture to greenhouse management and more. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, the General Education program, and 39 senior division hours (300-599).

What will it cost?

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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

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Paying for College

Your hard work can pay off big because the Department of Agriculture offers about $650,000 in scholarships to students.

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Explore our Horticulture Degree

  • a horticulture major attends to a greenhouse plant
  • two students working toward a bachelors in horticulture work together on a tray of seedlings in the greenhouse
  • a horticulture degree student clips stems from pumpkins and gourds and places them in a crate
  • working on a bachelors of science in horticulture, a student arranges orchid blooms in the greenhouse

Hands-on Learning

There’s no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty, and you’ll do just that at SEMO. From digging in the dirt at our greenhouse to working with animals at the Agriculture Research Center, you’ll get real-world experience from day one.

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