Horticulturist scope

Job opportunities are available in Government as well as in Private sector. Talking about Government sector jobs, Officer level posts are available for M.Sc. Horticulture Graduates in State wise Agriculture Departments, State wise Forestry Departments, Fertilizer production units, Government Colleges (as Lecturers or Lab Technicians) as well as Boards like Spice/Coir/Rubber boards etc.
Coming to the Private Sector, job opportunities are available in areas such as Private Plantations, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment manufacturing firms, Fertilizer production firms, Agricultural Products marketing firms, Ornamental plants and flowers businesses, Food Production and Technology Industry, Landscape Design and Interior Design firms, Private Colleges (as Lecturers or Lab Technicians) etc.
Taking up advanced PhD course will help one build a career in the lucrative Research and development sector associated with this field. One may also set up own Flower business, consultancy firm or even landscape design and architecture agency. These are some excellent ways to remain self-employed.