Viticulture and Oenology Degree

Viticulture and Oenology (or Enology) is a field of study combining business, science, and production focused on grapes and wine making. As a rapidly growing industry, a college degree may be ripe for the picking. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer viticulture and oenology degrees.

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Highland Community College (Hesston)

301 South Main, Hesston, KS

Located in Highland, Kansas, Highland Community College is the first college established in the state.  The school’s mission is to serve as a stepping-stone on which local area residents begin their journey to a successful future. HCC offers a broad range of associate degrees in various fields, from art to criminal justice.  Job certification is the program of choice for students who would rather take a more direct route into the work force than transfer to a baccalaureate college for further study.

In addition to excellent educational offerings, HCC has clubs, activities, and organizations that students are encouraged to join: from personal interest and social groups to academic honor societies, their student groups offer something for everyone!

Admission to Highland is open; students with a high school diplomas or GED are encouraged to apply.  Tuition is affordable, and all learners may apply for scholarships and financial aid. For more information, contact Highland’s admissions office, and get on board for the ride of your life!

Career Options for Graduates

Nursery and Greenhouse Managers

Description

Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

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.

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.

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