About Our Department
Named a Top 6 Outstanding Post-Secondary Agriculture Program in the United States by the National Association of Agricultural Educators, the Landscape and Horticultural Technology (LHT) programs at CCM provide you with the technical knowledge and practical skills to succeed in a wide range of horticultural related professions.
With quick to earn Certificate of Achievement programs and Associate of Applied Science degree pathways, our graduates are prepared to pursue specialized occupations in these fields:
- landscape design
- entrepreneurship and management
- turfgrass
- grounds maintenance
- garden center
- ornamental horticulture
- and more!
Faculty Members
Associate Professor, Chairperson
Assistant Professor
LHT Industry Statistics
Horticultural Producers in New Jersey*
- exceed $500 million in sales annually;
- placing the State 7th in horticultural sales.
Horticultural Businesses in New Jersey*
- owned by individuals and families account for $106 million in sales;
- making New Jersey 4th in the nation for family-owned horticultural operations.
First Line Supervisors for Landscaping in New Jersey**
- hourly mean wage is $33.60; annual mean wage = $69,890.
First Line Supervisors in Landscaping by Metro Area (NY-NJ-PA)**
- annual mean wage = $73,710.
*Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service **Source: National Association of Landscape Professionals
