Grow your green thumb!
Turn your love of nature, plants, and animals into a thriving career. Whether your passion is sustainability and land use, animal care and veterinary science, agriculture and farming, or simply working outdoors, come grow your skills in our Agriscience program.
While in our greenhouse, on our grounds, and various community locations, you’ll:
- Dig into natural resource preservation, urban gardening, landscaping and more
- Learn to identify and propagate plants
- Coordinate farm-to-table practices while working with our Hospitality & Culinary program
- Grow and care for chickens, rabbits, fish, goats, and other animals
- Explore zoology as you go behind the scenes at John Ball Zoo
- Participate in projects at Frederik Meijer Gardens
- Operate a plant sale open to the public
- Participate in Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Learn to Use
Tools & Equipment
Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:
- Shovel
- Hose
Earn Certifications
Available Certifications
Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn certifications in:
- Michigan Green Industry Professional
- Michigan Pesticide Applicators License
- iCEV Animal or Plant Science
- iCEV Conservation & Management
Earn College Credit
Potential College Credit
Up to 13 free college credits available*
The number of possible credits vary by college.
*Students must meet minimum requirements.
Future Career Options & Earnings
Possible Career Options & Earning Potential
The range of pay for professionals in Agriscience careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.
With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):
- Veterinary Assistant
Entry Level: $30,410 | Median: $37,960 | High End: $46,730 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Worker
Entry Level: $29,970 | Median: $38,120 | High End: $49,670 - Forest & Conservation Worker
Entry Level: $33,780 | Median: $43,680 | High End: $57,220 - Veterinary Technician
Entry Level: $37,410 | Median: $49,710 | High End: $63,020
With additional college and/or advanced certifications:
- Agriculture Technician/Agriculture Research Tech
Entry Level: $38,290 | Median: $42,780 | High Level: $64,790 - First-line Supervisor of Landscaping/Lawn Service Worker
Entry Level: $40,550 | Median: $58,840 | High End: $77,450 - Landscape Architect
Entry Level: $55,120 | Median: $77,670 | High End: $125,520 - Agriculture Engineer/Agriculture Systems Specialist
Entry Level: $75,200 | Median: $80,490 | High End: $143,110 - Veterinarian
Entry Level: $75,900 | Median: $125,390 | High End: $192,800
* Note: Job titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net (as of 2026).
Locations
Program Location(s)
Classes are held at:
Kent Career Tech Center
Instructors
Related Programs
Agriscience for Plants & Animals