If you have been tracking cannabis trends, you are already aware the industry is booming—with legal markets and medical breakthroughs reshaping the landscape. But turning that hype into a fulfilling career? That is where Beal University’s Cannabis Science & Business programs come in.
According to the 2024 Vangst Jobs Report, legal cannabis sales in the U.S. hit $28.8 billion, and the sector added about 23,000 new jobs in one year—a 5.4 percent year-over-year rise. Beal aligns with that momentum by offering accelerated online programs—associate and bachelor’s degrees completed in as few as 10 to 34 months! You can go from zero to hire faster than waiting for the next plant cycle.
Beal gives you four laser focused paths:
Diploma in Cannabis Business Operations (10 months): Ideal for front desk roles or dispensary startups.
A.A.S. in Cannabis Business Administration (20 months): Covers legal, accounting, marketing, and regulatory issues.
A.A.S. in Cannabis Sciences (18 months): Handson study in cultivation, extraction, and lab methods.
B.S. in Medicinal Plant Sciences (34 months): Goes deep into plant biology, phytochemistry, pharmacognosy, and research communication.
Whether you are a closet scientist or a future cannabis CEO, Beal’s got your back.
No commuting. No rigid schedules. Beal’s programs are completely online, powered by engaging simulations, interactive modules, and flexible pacing. Their eight week “Mod” terms help you stay focused and finish fast. Ideal for balancing life, work, and school.
These are not academic pipe dreams—they are built with real cannabis employers in mind. Beal University’s cannabis programs are designed in collaboration with industry professionals to ensure students gain practical, job-ready skills in cultivation, extraction, and business operations. This hands-on, career-focused training helps meet the growing demand for qualified talent in the cannabis industry. That means what you learn is what employers want.
Beal carries ACCSC accreditation (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges). Accredited degree programs are valued by employers and respected throughout the industry. Accreditation demonstrates that you have received a high-quality education and possess the necessary skills to succeed in your chosen field.
It also translates to federal aid eligibility, credits that may be transferable, and recognized credentials. Career-support services like resume help and interview prep are bundled in. And that job pipeline? Wide open: labs, grow ops, dispensaries, extraction companies, and beyond.
Beal University is steering cannabis education from buzzword to smart investment. These fully online, ACCSC-accredited programs—crafted with employer insight—score high in both relevance and speed. If you are ready to tap into cannabis’s next wave, Beal University offers the launch pad.
