The knowledge of science, technical agriculture, management strategies, and economics, as well as the hands-on technical experience with welding, plasma cutting, woodworking, electrical wiring, equipment operation, plumbing, irrigation, concrete, surveying, and small gas engines gained from a degree in Agricultural Technology Management in the Turf Grass Management concentration provides a strong foundation for careers in the turf industry. Graduates in Turf Grass Management are prepared to work with grass as a crop, for instance in golf course management, football stadium management, landscaping management, and seed production.
Potential Career Areas:
- Management
- Design
- Consulting
- Landscaping
- Groundskeeping
- Seed production
- Agricultural engineering
- Soil conservation
Sample Employers:
- Sports stadiums
- Golf courses/resorts
- Landscaping companies
- Development firms
- Farms and ranches
- Government agencies
- Consulting firms
- Universities
- Commercial labs
- Seed companies
- Agricultural manufacturing
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|
Golf Course Superintendent
|
$60,000 - $125,000
|
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Turf Scientist
|
$28,750 - $65,450
|
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Horticultural Technician
|
$16,240 - $24,931
|
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Golf Course Architect
|
$20,000 - $45,000
|
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Groundskeeping Supervisor
|
$27,000 - $41,900
|
|
Landscaper
|
$16,598 - $39,920
|
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Agricultural Consultant
|
$27,431 - $41,563
|
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Soil Conservation Technician
|
$22,540 - $32,000
|
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Contract Administrator
|
$46,500 - $64,500
|
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Crop Management Advisor
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$42,000 - $52,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).