North Carolina has a diverse turfgrass industry totaling 2,007,100 acres. Turfgrasses are maintained at single-family dwellings, roadsides, parks, commercial properties, churches, golf courses, schools, airports, institutions, and cemeteries. The industry is a major economic force in North Carolina and is one that continues to grow. It is a highly technical field that requires graduates to be knowledgeable about the science and practices involved in cultivating and maintaining the various species of turfgrasses. Students are exposed to disease management, production techniques, and management practices. The NC State Turfgrass Science degree has been voted #1 in the US by TurfNet Magazine.

Courses include:
Introduction to Turfgrass, Turf Cultural Systems, Plant Genetics, Soil Science, Ecology, Soil Fertility, Introduction to Biology, Crop Science, Entomology, Environmental Issues in Turfgrass, Weed Science

College	College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Discipline	Agriculture
Academic Department	Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Departmental Contact	Dr. Rich Cooper
Major Overview	Turfgrass Science
Plan Requirements	Turfgrass Science
Semester Sequence	Turfgrass Science
Related Majors	Crop & Soil Sciences
Minors	Turfgrass Science
Related Minors	Crop Science Soil Science
Skills You Could Develop	Field Experience Problem Solving Skills Hands-On Practices
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Career Titles	Golf Course Superintendent Athletic Turfgrass (and Agricultural) Manager Research Technician Turf Equipment Sales Representative
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