An interactive catalog mapping traditional post-graduate curricula, state-regulated compliance pathways, certified continuing medical education, and vocational trade programs. We structure the transition of legacy wisdom into accredited scientific methodologies.
Section Purpose & Interaction: This dashboard provides a macro-level overview of the cannabis education sector. Because the industry spans complex jurisdictions (federal vs. state), education is highly fragmented. The key takeaways here are the distribution of program types and the vast disparities in tuition costs. Hover over the charts to see exact program counts per tier and high/low cost estimates for different educational avenues.
Academic Credit16 Tracks
Vocational Trade11 Programs
State ComplianceMandatory
Fed THC Limit≤ 0.3%
Program Taxonomy Distribution
Proportions of available programs inside our index directory.
Estimated Tuition Cost Ranges
Comparing financial accessibility across different certification levels.
▦ Program Directory Database
Section Purpose & Interaction: This is the core interactive repository of 36 distinct educational programs. Use the keyword search or the dropdown filters to isolate programs by their academic tier or industry focus area. Click “Catalog Detail” on any card to reveal specific courses and prerequisites. Click “Pin to Compare” to send up to three programs to the Benchmarking Canvas below for side-by-side analysis.
Showing 36 programs.
Academic CreditScience/Medical
M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science
Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore
Cost$716/credit (In-State)
Duration2 Years (30 Credits)
LocationRockville, MD
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree, 3.0+ GPA.
Curriculum Sample
MCST 601: Intro to History/Policy
MCST 602: Cannabinoid Pharmacology
MCST 603: Chemistry and Drug Delivery
Academic CreditScience/Medical
M.S. in Cannabis Biology & Chemistry
CSU Pueblo
Cost$350–$850 per credit
Duration2 Years (MS Track)
LocationPueblo, CO
Prerequisites
Post-baccalaureate with biology prep.
Curriculum Sample
CBC 501: Medicinal Plant Biochemistry
CBC 513: Cannabis Physiology & Lab
Advanced chromatography electives
Academic CreditScience/Medical
M.S. in Medical Cannabis Therapeutics
Pacific College of Health & Science
Cost~$22,000 Total
Duration20 Months Online
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Professional health credentials.
Curriculum Sample
Clinical receptor biology
Patient safety & dosing
Herb-drug interactions
Academic CreditScience/Medical
B.S. in Cannabis Chemistry
Lake Superior State Univ.
CostStandard Undergrad Tuition
Duration4 Years (120+ Credits)
LocationSault Ste. Marie, MI
Prerequisites
General science placement.
Curriculum Sample
600+ hours physical lab work
HPLC Analysis
GC-MS and ICP-MS systems
Academic CreditBusiness/Law
B.S. in Cannabis Business
Lake Superior State Univ.
CostStandard Undergrad Tuition
Duration4 Years (124 Credits)
LocationSault Ste. Marie, MI
Prerequisites
Undergrad admission standards.
Curriculum Sample
CBUS 122: Survey of Cannabis Business
CBUS 305: Business of Cultivation
CBUS 360: Law and Policy
Academic CreditBusiness/Law
B.S. in Hemp & Cannabis Management
Stockton University
CostState Univ Tuition
Duration4 Years (128 Credits)
LocationGalloway, NJ
Prerequisites
Transfer/Freshman requirements.
Curriculum Sample
HACM 2347: Intro to Medical Market
HACM 2198: Cannabis Law
HACM 4950: Credit Field Internship
Academic CreditRetail/Service
A.A.S. in Plant-Based Operations
Northern Michigan Univ.
CostAssociate Tuition Rates
Duration2 Years
LocationMarquette, MI
Prerequisites
Open admission.
Curriculum Sample
Retail provisioning ops
Regulatory tracking guidelines
Customer service structures
Academic CreditScience/Medical
B.S. in Medicinal Plant Chemistry
Northern Michigan Univ.
Cost$6,100/sem (In-state)
Duration4 Years
LocationMarquette, MI
Prerequisites
Prep chemistry and algebra.
Curriculum Sample
CH 325: Organic Chemistry
CH 420: Gas/Liquid Chromatography
CH 440: Natural Products
Academic CreditAgriculture
Minor in Cannabis and Herbal Studies
Western Illinois Univ.
CostHourly minor tuition
Duration18–20 Credits
LocationMacomb, IL
Prerequisites
Current WIU student.
Curriculum Sample
HORT 362: Hemp Production
BIOL 350: Ethnobotany
AGRI 370: Crop Management
Academic CreditAgriculture
B.T. in Horticulture (Cannabis Track)
SUNY Morrisville
CostSUNY Tuition
Duration4 Years
LocationMorrisville, NY
Prerequisites
HS chemistry/algebra.
Curriculum Sample
HORT 210: Cultivation Systems
AGBS 240: Ag Marketing
HORT 480: Extraction Processing
Academic CreditAgriculture
Minor in Hemp Agriculture
Cornell CALS
CostUniv Tuition
Duration15 Credits
LocationIthaca, NY
Prerequisites
Enrolled student.
Curriculum Sample
Genetics
Soil Science
Academic CreditBusiness/Law
Cannabis Policy M.A.
Policy Institute
Cost$18,000
Duration2 Years
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
BA/BS required.
Curriculum Sample
Federal Law
Taxation 280E
Professional CertificateBusiness/Law
Professional Certificates (Green Flower)
St. Cloud State Continuing Ed
Cost$850–$2,200
Duration8 to 16 Weeks
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Supply Chain Logistics
Pest Management (IPM)
Class 1 Div 1 Safety
Professional CertificateRetail/Service
Retail Operations Certificate
UC Riverside Extension
Cost$2,200 package
Duration6 Months
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Supply Chain Operations
Store Design and Safety
Brand Strategy
Professional CertificateBusiness/Law
Executive Business Certificate
Florida Atlantic Univ.
Cost$2,150 flat fee
Duration16 Weeks
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Florida licensing systems
Vertical integration accounting
Real estate zoning laws
Professional CertificateBusiness/Law
Cannabis Specialist Certificates
Baker College
Cost$800–$2,000
Duration8–16 Weeks
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Commercial cultivation
Product manufacturing
Corporate compliance
Professional CertificateRetail/Service
Dispensary Technician Certificate
Central Michigan Univ.
Cost$799 Flat Rate
DurationSelf-paced
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Retail dynamics
Product weights/limits
METRC basics and security
Professional CertificateBusiness/Law
Operations & Community Planning
Grand Valley State Univ.
CostStandard CE fees
Duration1 Year
LocationGrand Rapids, MI
Prerequisites
Enrolled GVSU student.
Curriculum Sample
Social equity frameworks
Municipal zoning rules
Community health metrics
Vocational TradeAgriculture
Horticulture & Business Mastery
Oaksterdam University
Cost$1,999 All-Access
DurationSelf-paced
LocationOnline / CA
Prerequisites
18+ to enroll.
Curriculum Sample
Nutrient plans and water pH
Licensing pathways
Extraction/Budtending tracks
Vocational TradeRetail/Service
Professional Interpening Certification
Trichome Institute
Cost$470/year
DurationSelf-paced
LocationOnline + Physical Kit
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Visual mold/pest identification
Aromatherapy profiling
Overturning Indica/Sativa myth
Vocational TradeRetail/Service
Certified Ganjier Sommelier
Ganjier Council
Cost$2,997 Package
Duration36 hrs + 2-Day Live
LocationOnline + Humboldt, CA
Prerequisites
Pass 3-part exam.
Curriculum Sample
Systematic Assessment Protocol
Sensory biology
Live blind evaluations
Vocational TradeBusiness/Law
Executive Program in Cannabis Studies
Cleveland School of Cannabis
Cost$12,500 Full
Duration1 Year (300 Hours)
LocationCleveland, OH
Prerequisites
HS transcript, interview.
Curriculum Sample
Cultivation Core
Dispensary Ops
Industry Business Planning
Vocational TradeRetail/Service
Master Certification Bundle
Cannabis Training Univ.
Cost$249–$597
DurationSelf-paced
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
Master Growing intro
Dispensary basics
Extraction safety overview
Vocational TradeScience/Medical
Advanced Extraction Safety
Clover Leaf Univ.
Cost$899
Duration2 Days Live
LocationDenver, CO
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
BHO Loop Systems
Ventilation Standards
Vocational TradeRetail/Service
Dispensary Management 101
THC University
Cost$150
DurationSelf-Paced
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
None.
Curriculum Sample
POS Systems
Inventory flow
Clinical CMEScience/Medical
Clinical Guide to Cannabis Medicine
TheAnswerPage
Cost$239 Standard
Duration6.0 AMA PRA Credits
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Active medical license.
Curriculum Sample
ECS Physiology
Pharmacokinetic differences
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Clinical CMEScience/Medical
Ohio Healthcare Provider CTR
TheAnswerPage
Cost$189 Flat
Duration4.0 Credits
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Ohio medical license.
Curriculum Sample
Ohio specific regulations
CTR electronic reporting
Clinical dosing criteria
Clinical CMEScience/Medical
New York Clinician Bundle
TheAnswerPage
Cost$165 Flat
Duration4.0 Credits
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
NY Licensed practitioner.
Curriculum Sample
NY medical program laws
Registry guidelines
Pharmacotherapy studies
Clinical CMEScience/Medical
SCC Clinical BASICS Course
Society of Cannabis Clinicians
Cost$195
Duration5 Core Modules
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Healthcare practitioner.
Curriculum Sample
Clinical dosing
Medical case reviews
Toxicology and administration
Clinical CMEScience/Medical
Endocannabinoid Nursing
Cannabis Nurses Network
Cost$299
Duration12 CEUs
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
RN/LPN.
Curriculum Sample
Patient Care
Dosing logic
State-Mandated PermitRetail/Service
Minnesota Mandated RVT
Learn Brands
Cost$59
Duration90 Minutes (Annual)
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Dispensary employable.
Curriculum Sample
Statute 342.27 (Age verification)
Rule 9810.1500 (Security)
OSHA Right to Know
State-Mandated PermitRetail/Service
Minnesota RVT Specialist
Green CulturED
Cost$97 max
Duration10 Hours
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Pass 70%+ assessments.
Curriculum Sample
Inventory controls
Budtending safety
Age restriction compliance
State-Mandated PermitRetail/Service
Responsible Vendor Training
Learn2Serve
Cost$99
Duration4 Hours
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Budtenders/workers.
Curriculum Sample
ID forgery checks
Over-intoxication management
Legal limits math
State-Mandated PermitRetail/Service
Mississippi Approved RVT
Green Flower
Cost$79 Flat
Duration3 Hours
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
MS dispensary agents.
Curriculum Sample
MS medical guidelines
Purchase logs
Child-safe packaging
State-Mandated PermitAgriculture
Illinois Agent Training
IL Dept. of Agriculture
Cost$50
Duration4 Hours
LocationOnline
Prerequisites
Farm worker.
Curriculum Sample
Pesticide Safety
Tagging
State-Mandated PermitRetail/Service
Retail Compliance Badge
CO MED (Colorado)
Cost$100
DurationAnnual
LocationColorado
Prerequisites
Resident.
Curriculum Sample
Looping prevention
METRC basics
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