?It is targeted to the field of ornamental horticulture and will prepare students for careers in arboriculture, nursery production, landscape management, greenhouse crop production, and related green industries.? The curriculum is focused on the application of horticultural principles, including weed, insect, and disease control; soils; crop production; plant biology; and others.? The degree is distinct from the Plant Science BS offered on the Logan campus by having less emphasis on the science of crop production.

?Success rates for students in the green industry after graduation are high. Examples of career opportunities include:

• ??? Orchard, greenhouse, or nursery management
• ??? Golf course or parks superintendent
• ??? Private businesses in irrigation equipment sales
• ??? Garden center, seed, and chemical sales
• ??? Agricultural production
• ??? Owning or managing farm-related businesses
• ??? Agricultural product sales
• ??? Working for nurseries and greenhouses
• ??? Owning private landscaping businesses
• ??? Designing gardens, lawns, and other small landscapes
• ??? Designing and landscaping for private residences and businesses

The Utah Department of Workforce Services describes these positions as having a good employment outlook and relatively high wages. The department also describes the field as having faster than average employment growth with a high volume of annual job openings. With the expected population growth in the state, increased demands on horticulture crop production and urban landscapes will require expertise in this field obtained in the BS in Horticulture.