Also called: Professor of Horticulture
Teaches plant growing at a university and researches crops, landscapes, and greenhouse production.
A horticulture professor teaches greenhouse management, runs a research project on LED lighting for vegetables, and advises the student plant club. Many also do extension outreach to growers.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in horticulture or plant science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Horticulture, Plant Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 25-1041: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grading and data; teaching, labs and research stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1041.
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