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Cannabis Studies Majors

Also available as a minor or continuing education courses

Our Virginia cannabis studies degree programs allow you to capitalize on a rapidly growing industry and are the first of their kind in Virginia.  The core curriculum for Roanoke’s cannabis studies degrees will prepare you in the botany, history, and policies of the industry as you pursue either the B.S. in Cannabis Science or in Cannabis Social Justice and Policy. A minor and continuing education courses are also available.

As the first program of its kind, the Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program strives to establish scientific, policy, and business education industry standards across not only the regional and state communities, but the nation.

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  • Custom Program

    Our cannabis programs are tailor-made with a strong science foundation rather than pre-packaged from a third-party vendor.

  • Expert Faculty

    Our faculty includes cannabis industry experts and trained scientists, including geneticists, medical practitioners, botanists and social scientists.

  • Well-Rounded

    Our pioneering program offers a holistic curriculum built on the science, policy, and history of the cannabis industry, guiding our students to become its future leaders.

Cannabis Studies Curricula

Cannabis Studies Certificates & Continuing Education Courses

RC-RV offers continuing education relevant to both novice and industry professionals. Courses may be taken individually or stacked to create certification..

Cannabis Courses

Cannabis Courses (with our partners)

 

Cannabis Careers

Cannabis is not just a niche, it's a national movement that is going to drive a multi-billion-dollar industry that's going to need people.

Cannabis Job Growth

The cannabis job market is rapidly growing. Here are coast-to-coast salary averages:

  • Lead Cultivation: $80k 
  • Director of Cultivation: $140k 
  • Product Development Mgnt: $100k 
  • Director Quality Control: $140k  
  • Market Research Analyst: $80k  
  • Dispensary Manager: $65k 
  • Post-Harvest Management: $70k  
  • Irrigation/Fertigation Mgnt: $80k  
  • Fertigation Technician: $65k   
  • Operations Director: $200k 
  • IPM (pest) Manager: $130k   
  • Lab Testing Supervisor: $100k 
  • Compliance Supervisor: $90k  
  • Compliance Specialist: $70k   

(Data from Vangst, Flower Hire and CannaBiz Team)

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Cannabis News at Roanoke

We are fortunate to partner with cannabis experts all over the country. 

Cannabis Collaborator logos - Pure Shenandoah, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority, Commonwealth Canna Growing Co., imbucanna, The Buffalo Hemp Company, The Daniel Law Firm, P.C.
"I look forward to ensuring that future generations of Roanoke College students graduate with the knowledge they need to become unstoppable forces in the cannabis industry."

Ross Dove '16, founding owner of Seedless Analytical LLC, a consulting and research firm that provides analytical services to cannabis and hemp processors

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