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Landscaping and Groundskeeping in California

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 158 students earned their Landscaping and Groundskeeping degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Landscaping and Groundskeeping is the 509th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Majors in California

Landscaping and Groundskeeping majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 95
Associate Degree 51
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In California, a landscaping and groundskeeping major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of landscaping and groundskeeping majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Grads in California

There are 12,420 people in the state and 136,700 people in the nation working in landscaping and groundskeeping jobs.

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Wages for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Jobs in California

A typical salary for a landscaping and groundskeeping grad in the state is $59,640, compared to a typical salary of $51,280 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer landscaping and groundskeeping degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Merritt College

Oakland
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,261 Total Students

A typical student attending Merritt College will pay a net price of $14,376. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,459. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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#3

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,645 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,930. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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#4

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

A typical student attending SRJC will pay a net price of $8,160. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

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#6

Fullerton College

Fullerton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,427 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,057 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $1,480.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,792 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. A typical student attending Cabrillo College will pay a net price of $14,797.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Cuyamaca College

El Cajon
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,720 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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#7

College of Marin

Kentfield
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,509 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,938.

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#7

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,620. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Careers in CA

Some of the careers landscaping and groundskeeping majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Pesticide Applicators 8% $40,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to landscaping and groundskeeping.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Horticulture Operations 66
Plant Nursery Management 6
Floristry Management 5
Turf Management 4
Ornamental Horticulture 1

View all majors related to Landscaping and Groundskeeping

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