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- School Code: 807300
- Phone: (602) 384-2555
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
72%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,899Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Agriculture Degree
The agriculture program at Butte 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 Arizona colleges that offer agriculture degrees.
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Butte College
350 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ
Butte College works to offer quality education at affordable prices. The college aims to prepare students for life-long learning by mastering the essential skills that will allow one to earn degrees and certificates and achieve the career of one's dreams. Butte College is located in Oroville, California. In-state tuition is only $46 per unit.
Butte College is located just over an hour from Sacramento. The college strives to be a leader in sustainability efforts.
Studying at Butte College is affordable and a great way to complete your first two years of college before transferring to a university. Butte College students have a strong track record when it comes to succeeding at a four year university. The College's transfer programs offer coursework that meet the general education requirements for the California State University system. When transferring, students will be well prepared for a rigorous academic program.
The college also has English as a Second Language program. Classes are offered in various locations. A vocational English as a Second Language program takes place at Community Employment Centers in Chico and Oroville in the morning.
Online courses are helping make a college education accessible to everyone. Every year Butte College increases the number of courses it offers online. Online courses are perfect for individuals with a full-time job or kids. Child care is also available for students who need it.
Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Butte College offers an associate's degree program in agriculture.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Agriculture program at Butte College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Animal Scientists
Description
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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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 (
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According to the BLS, food scientists and technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024
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 (
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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
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.48
- Average Annual Salary: $65480
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Butte College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Butte College may offer services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball