Career Opportunities for B.A. in Horticulture
Many Horticulture graduates are attracted to hands-on careers where they are not stuck in a cubicle. Most days are filled with a variety of problem-solving challenges to keep jobs fresh and rewarding. Our graduates make the world a more beautiful, nutritious, environmentally sound, economically viable place to live. We have included a few of the exciting career opportunities available to Horticulture graduates.Bachelor of Arts Degree in Horticulture
Urban Horticulture Emphasis Area
Career Opportunities:Urban Horticulture Emphasis Area
- Horticulture teacher in high schools, technical schools and colleges
- Garden writer for magazines, newspapers, TV, radio and computer technology
- Director of public garden education and administration
- Employee of federal, state and city horticulture program education and administration
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Horticulture
Horticultural Therapy Emphasis Area
(To gain Professional Certification, please see guidelines at the American Horticultural Therapy Association at ( http://www.ahta.org ) Horticultural Therapy Emphasis Area
Career Opportunities:
- Horticultural therapist in hospitals, rehabilitation and vocational facilities and senior centers
- Community garden director
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Horticulture
Floral Design Emphasis Area
Career Opportunities:Floral Design Emphasis Area
- Floral designer
- Retail florist
- Floral crops wholesaler
- Floral design educator
- Floral design garden writer
- Event planner
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Horticulture
Horticulture Landscape Design Emphasis Area
Career Opportunities:Horticulture Landscape Design Emphasis Area
- Landscape designer
- Interiorscaper
- Landscape garden writer
- Landscape marketing representative
- Landscape design educator
- Landscape customer sales and service representative
- Garden Artist/Consultant