Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at East Mississippi Community 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 Mississippi colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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East Mississippi Community College (EMCC)

15738 Highway 15, Decatur, MS

East Mississippi Community College, located in Scooba, Mississippi, began its history as the Kemper County Agricultural High School in 1912. From the school emerged the East Mississippi Junior College in 1927, when the Mississippi Community College System began to form. Over time the school changed its name to the current one and expanded its educational offerings as well as establishing satellite campus in nearby counties and cities. The Scooba campus is the primary campus, with the Golden Triangle campus being host to most vocational programs.

Academics

East Mississippi Community College offered a large variety of programs across its multiple campuses. Some programs are geared toward transfer to four year institutions while others prepare students for career or vocational opportunities. The school offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Additionally adult and continuing education programs are in place for those who wish to return o school or require classes to remain up to date in their profession or renew their license.

Programs offered include:

• General Education
• Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Forestry
• Residential Carpentry

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at EMCC should complete and submit the application along with all relevant documents, including high school transcripts. Students under the age of 21 must also submit their ACT scores. EMCC may also test individuals for class placement.

Financial aid is available to eligible students and is administered through the school's financial aid office. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are also required to obtain a Federal PIN number. Once obtained and completed, the resulting student aid report will be used to determine financial aid awards. Mississippi residents may also apply for state grants through the riseupms.com website.

Athletics

The EMCC Lion's participate in a variety of men's and women's sports:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Rodeo
• Cheerleading

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Mississippi Community 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

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).