Mississippi State’s landscape contracting and management degree brings landscape architecture to life through hands-on, real-world experiences. From urban rain gardens to public parks, you’ll learn to manage materials, crews, and living systems that keep landscapes thriving. By combining knowledge of landscape design, horticulture, construction, and sustainability, you’ll help create environments where people and plants flourish. As part of the growing $153 billion green industry, students gain practical experience through paid internships with leading landscape companies nationwide. You can further enhance your learning through study abroad programs, student organizations, on-campus jobs related to your major, undergraduate research, or community service projects—preparing you to enter the workforce with confidence and hands-on skills.