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General Contact
- School Code: 382711
- Phone: (304) 424-8000
- School Homepage
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19:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Agriculture Degree
The agriculture program at Potomac State College of West Virginia University 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 West Virginia colleges that offer agriculture degrees.
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University
300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV
A full junior college, Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser, West Virginia is a two-year affiliate of West Virginia University (WVU). The college is unique in that it is the state’s only residential junior college. The school is located in Keyser, which is just 100 miles away from Morgantown, or West Virginia University’s main campus. The school, which offers associate’s degrees, acts as an entry college for students wanting to finish their education at a four-year school or at WVU.
Established in 1901, the college participates in athletics, with its teams referred to as the Catamounts. The school is a part of the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference and regularly competes against other community and junior college teams.
The school confers one and two year certificates and two and four-year degrees in some of the following subjects:
- Forestry
- Civil engineering
- Secretarial science
- Animal sciences
- Civil engineering
- Criminal justice
- Liberal arts and sciences
- Mechanical engineering
- Physical education
- Pre-occupational therapy
- Pre-nursing
- Elementary education
- Pre-pharmacy
- Registered nursing
- Secondary education
- Science technologies
WVU provides students with specialized learning opportunities, including distance learning, weekend and evening college, and study abroad. Credit is accepted in the form of dual credit, credit for life experiences, and advanced placement. Students can obtain financial aid through direct loans and Pell grants. The student population currently stands at about 1,865 students. Of that number, about 1,400 are enrolled full-time. The school, which is located at 101 Fort Avenue, can be contacted by phone at 304-788-6820.
Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Potomac State College of West Virginia University offers an associate's degree program in agriculture.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 12 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 15 |
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
Students who have completed the Agriculture program at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Potomac State College of West Virginia University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Potomac State College of West Virginia University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball