Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Ancilla College prepares students to enter the farming, ranching, and agricultural business by combining research and hand-on training. Utilizing a combination of tools and knowledge, the program is designed to enhance and sustain human life by cultivating animals, plants, and other forms of food for basic consumption or for the creation of biofuels and drugs. Program courses include: basic animal care and husbandry, soil science and conservation, and plant care and cultivation. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Ancilla College

Also known as Harper College

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL

Ancilla College operates as a two year career college that offers training and education opportunities for its students in Donaldson and surrounding areas. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Security and Protective Services

Over the previous several years Ancilla College has granted degrees to more than 180 students. Ancilla College has listed over twenty different programs available to students, with an Associates degree being the highest level offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Health Services
• Behavioral Science
• General Studies

To help students and recent graduates, Ancilla College may offer support services including:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students

The last reported accreditation for Ancilla College was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Please visit ancilla.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Animal Scientists

Description

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.3% from 2014 to 2024

Food Scientists and Technologists

Description

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food scientists and technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $67160

Soil and Plant Scientists

Description

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, soil and plant scientists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $74430

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).