Environmental Horticulture

About the Program

The Environmental Horticulture program offers an associate degree in Environmental Horticulture, three certificates of achievement, and a certificate of completion in floral design. The certificate of achievement for Environmental Horticulture in general focuses on growing, maintaining, and designing with plants and flowers. It focuses on skills and knowledge pertinent to several fields of study within the Environmental Horticulture industry.

Career Opportunities

The outlook for jobs in Environmental Horticulture is excellent. With over 2,000 potential employers in the North State and over 300 within the college district, opportunities are numerous. The major occupations include floriculture, nursery production, landscaping, sales, park maintenance, turfgrass management, research, education, and retail nursery and floristry. Butte College's programs are designed to give students skills necessary for entry-level positions in the various horticulture industries. An AS degree enhances an individual's opportunity to advance into supervisory positions. A two- or four-year degree is a job requirement in some businesses and government agencies.