7-14 City Center Campus Operations Remain Virtual Until Further Notice
JJC Alert: Due to ongoing storm damage repairs, JJC City Center Campus operations will continue virtually for now. The building will remain closed until further notice.
Students should continue to check iCampus for course instructions from faculty members.
Students & employees, please check JJC email for message from Dr. Namuo. All other JJC campuses are operating normally.
More info is available at jjc.edu/closures July 16, 2024 03:19:37
The Landscape Contracting program is for students wanting to specialize in landscape design, landscape management and contracting.
What Will I Learn?
Students in the landscape contracting program will have involvement in constructing, establishing, and maintaining landscapes from small residential projects to large commercial and industrial projects, as well as producing plans for small-scale residential and commercial sites. Students are also educated in areas such as graphics, surveying, soils, turfgrass management, weed and pest management and in business operations.
What is Unique About Our Program?
The Landscape Contracting program is accredited by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, which defines academic standards for programs in landscape contracting. JJC's program has achieved standards established in expected areas of learning deemed relevant to the landscape contracting business community.
Additionally, the certificates in this program are stackable with the AAS degree, meaning that the classes taken for the certificates will apply toward the the AAS degree.
What are my Career Opportunities?
The increased development of private and public lands in urban and suburban areas has created a need for trained landscape contractors and designers. Expected wages range from $19,000/year for entry level laborer positions to $30,000 for entry level supervisory positions. The annual median wage for experienced positions ranges from $30,000 to $60,000. Executive salaries range from $55,000 to $115,000.
This pathway is a great fit if you’re practical, enjoy hands-on work outdoors or working with animals. You can expect to learn from experienced, expert instructors who care about student success.