Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas 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 Arkansas colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot)

1501 College Avenue, Conway, AR

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is situated in beautiful De Queen, Arkansas. The college offers outstanding degree programs that will set you apart in the workforce. Many workers lack the skills that employers are looking for. At Cossatot Community College you will gain the skills needed to thrive in the working world.

The college is a two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System. The college has locations in Nashville, De Queen, and Ashdown. CCCUA is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and offers degrees and certificates in many fields. Many classes and degrees are offered online which makes earning a degree easier for working individuals. CCCUA has long had a forward-looking reputation for ‘causing things to happen’ which you won’t find elsewhere.

Students who wish to get a four year degree in education can transfer to Southern Arkansas University. Tuition is $55 per credit for students in the district and $65 for students outside of the district. Out-of-state tuition is $150 per credit.

Cossatot Community College strives to offer programs that will help you improve your career and lead to advancement. The college works with local employers to ensure that its curriculum prepares students for the job market and allows them to advance.

CCCUA offers outstanding support for individuals with disabilities. Alternative format text books are available as well as extra time on assignments and test. No matter your situation, CCCUA will work with you so that you get the education that you have dreamed about.

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas offers a less than two-year award program in agriculture.

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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

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).