University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Turfgrass Science in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum blending fundamental and applied sciences with business management training, complemented by an internship to equip students for careers in turfgrass management and related fields. Through strategic course selection, students can tailor their studies to align with diverse professional aspirations and academic objectives.
Career paths encompass golf course upkeep, commercial lawn services, groundskeeping, sod farming, sales and service roles, sports field maintenance, and research support positions.
By choosing relevant science electives, students can build a foundation for advanced studies, paving the way for careers in academia, research, and agricultural extension. Turfgrass Science focuses on understanding grass species, soil composition, water systems, plant health, and environmental factors essential for optimal turf growth. This field examines global turfgrass varieties and their sustainable management to create safe, high-performance surfaces for sports facilities, golf courses, residential landscapes, and public grounds.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The majority of Penn State’s applications come from traditional, first-year students. The following types of students are considered first-year applicants (or freshman applicants, as some refer to them): Current high school student in his or her senior year; Student who has earned a high school diploma or a GED and has no post-secondary coursework; Student who has attempted 17 or fewer credits (semester hours) of college coursework at a regionally accredited college/university before attending Penn State; Current high school student who may have enrolled in another institution(s) before graduating from high school (dual enrollment); Student who may have attended Penn State on a nondegree basis.
English Language Proficiency
The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement: TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the old paper exam and a minimum of 20 in each section of the new paper exam (code #2660); IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test.
Tuition
USD
41,212