Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Klamath 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Klamath Community College

245 South Executive Drive, Suite 110, Brookfield, WI

About

Klamath Community College, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, was  established in 1996 through a vote by residents living in Klamath County. The school initially offered courses through facilities at other public institutions in the area, but was given a permanent home in 2000 in Klamath Falls.

KCC is fully accredited and maintains an enrollment of over 1000 annually and continues to grow to meet the needs of employers in the region.  The school participates in intercollegiate athletics and its mascot is the badger.

Academics

Student at Klamath Community College are given opportunities to pursue academic growth or career development as part of the offerings available at the school. Academic transfer allows students to complete a curriculum that fulfills the requirements of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by transfer to complete that education. Career training programs offer education in a high demand field or industry in order to prepare for long term employment as a qualified professional.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Enrollment at Klamath Community College is made easy through an admissions policy that admits any individuals who are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma by completing the application and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide any information regarding previous education and may be required to take a placement exam.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Klamath 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

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $57230

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

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $49010

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).