Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 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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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Also known as NEO A&M College

1220 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa, OK

In Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, you’ll have the university experience at the comfort of small college setting.

Commonly known as NEO, it is the largest 2-year residential college in Oklahoma nestled in the small former mining town of Miami. It has a beautifully landscaped 140-acre campus with chimes tower and lighted fountains. The facilities are arranged on a mall concept for easy access to anywhere in the campus.

You’ll be amazed by NEO’s many incredible facilities such as the new science complex, The Ivan Crossland Sr. Football Complex with state-of-the-art athletes’ equipment, a practice arena for the Rodeo Team, Livestock and Equine Judging Team, and a 200-acre farm for its hands-on training on care and management of soil, field crops and livestock.

Take a pick from its offering of 43 degree and certificate programs, credit and non-credit courses, and community service program taught by experts in their field. Among its highly regarded programs are the Agriculture Department and Theatre Program. NEO has an outstanding practical training in farm and ranch management, natural resource ecology management, agriculture and pre-veterinary science. It also produces spectacular plays from Broadway.

And if you are an aspiring athlete, this is the college to attend to. It has a rich tradition of athletics especially in the field of football. More than 50 Norse Football alumni have played in the NFL.

Its open admission, financial and personal counseling, placement services, tutoring, supplemental instruction classes, and career exploration are some of the student support services you can avail.

Committed to excellence in learning, service and leadership, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College ensures your personal and professional success!

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College offers an associate's degree 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).