by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 18 U.S. colleges awarded 139 degrees and certificates in Greenhouse Operations & Management. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 40% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Greenhouse Operations & Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $39,255 one year after completing, rising to $55,793 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., greenhouse operations & management is a popular field of study, with 139 degrees awarded annually. 18 colleges award greenhouse operations & management degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 33.
By level, the 139 awards include 45 certificates, 55 associate degrees and 39 master’s degrees.
Women earned 64% of greenhouse operations & management degrees and certificates in the latest year (89 of 139). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (88) and Hispanic or Latino (28), and international students earned 1.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Greenhouse Operations & Management Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees. It also ranks greenhouse operations & management schools within 1 state. In all, 18 colleges offer greenhouse operations & management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Greenhouse Operations & Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common greenhouse operations & management credential is the associate degree: 55 of the 139 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to greenhouse operations & management call most for Active Listening, Critical Thinking and Speaking, and for knowledge of Administration and Management, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a greenhouse operations & management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 45 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 55 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 39 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to greenhouse operations & management, at 21.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 21.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 17.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 11.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 10.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 9.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.3% |
| Master’s degree | 5.6% |
| Some college courses | 4.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 2.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Greenhouse Operations & Management, with an average median salary of $51,180; the strongest outlook belongs to Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, at 14.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Horticulture Manager, Field Manager, Junior Landscape Crew Leader and Nursery Supervisor.
The occupation related to greenhouse operations & management with the most projected jobs is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 297,433.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 297,433 | 4.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 276,926 | 4.4% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 231,384 | 14.7% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 139,205 | -2.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 33,611 | -0.6% |
Greenhouse Operations & Management graduates earn a median $39,255 one year after completing their program, $55,793 after four years and $48,970 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,255 |
| 4 years | $55,793 |
| 5 years | $48,970 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to greenhouse operations & management, with a median salary of $84,680.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $43,138 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $24,378 |
Greenhouse Operations & Management has 8 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 4,103 degrees a year; the largest are Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (2,251), Landscaping and Groundskeeping (977) and Turf and Turfgrass Management (385). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
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