Greenhouse/Nursery

Spokane Community College ETPL
The Greenhouse and Nursery Management program provides students with knowledge and practice in plant production. Graduates of the program are experienced in topics including plant propagation, pest and disease management, greenhouse management, floral design, plant identification, and business management. At the successful completion of the second year, passing all required coursework, the student will receive the associate in applied sciences degree.The following is a typical student schedule. Individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability. Courses may only be offered in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program advisor when planning classes.

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,859.00

Total required fees

$845.00

Books and supplies

$430.00

Locations

Spokane Community College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

95

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Plant Nursery Operations and Management

Completion rate

57%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$17.48

Typical (median) annual earnings

$28,509.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Plant Nursery Operations and Management

Other Industries

22%

Retail Trade

21%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

18%

Accommodation and Food Services

15%

Management of Companies

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
56
Completion rate
57%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
32%
Female
68%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
40%
30 to 39
33%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
12%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
60%
Some college experience, but no degree
39%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%