Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Connors State 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Connors State College (CSC)

100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK

True to its mission “Building Futures One at a Time”, Connors State College provides the best educational experience while recognizing each of students’ goals and aspirations.

The college has 3 campuses: Main Warner Campus is located at the rural agricultural Warner community in the intersection of United States Highway 64 and Interstate 40 in Eastern Oklahoma. The other branches are situated in Muskogee, a port city. Muskogee West Campus is at 2400 W. Shawnee Bypass and Muskogee Three Rivers Port Campus is at 2501 North 41^st Street East.

Choose from its several basic fields of studies for a baccalaureate degree, 1- and 2-year technical and occupational education programs in different academic divisions such as agriculture, business, nursing, social sciences and more. It also has an offering of non-credit, remedial and developmental programs for those who wish to further one’s knowledge and skills.

As a student, you’ll be challenged by its academic, social and civic standards that will bring out your fullest potential. The courses, activities and facilities are designed and founded on values of integrity, quality learning, critical thinking, social responsibility, hard work and fun. These are made possible by its expert faculty and dedicated support staff.

The Connors interactive website has C-key, a self-service login management system. It’s a cool way to manage your school credentials, access your coursework and the library, communicate with your professors, contact your classmates and the whole campus community, and pay tuition fees.

If you are up to the challenge in achieving excellence and be globally competitive, welcome to Connors State College!

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Connors State College offers an associate's degree program in agriculture.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $52710

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

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).