Major: Turf Management. Students of turf management learn how to plant and care for grassed areas, such as lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields. Classes cover such topics as horticulture; botany; planting, transplanting, and caring for grasses and related plants; irrigation; and landscape design.

What does a turf management do?

Athletic turf managers are responsible for producing and maintaining sporting grounds. They ensure the turf and surrounds are looking pristine. A bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management is required.

How much can you make with a turf management degree?

Turf management careers consistently pay the best because people love green grass. Typically turf managers can make $30,000 to $200,000 per year depending on where they work. The big bucks are at golf courses and professional athletic stadiums.