Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Redlands 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Redlands Community College (Eastern)

1301 W Main St, Wilburton, OK

Studying in Redlands Community College allows you to get a high-quality education at a low cost.

Whether you are earning an associate degree programs or doing your first 2 years for a Bachelor’s degree, Redlands costs much less than the 4-year universities which can save you thousands of dollars.

At an affordable rate, you can actually have a fulfilling college experience. Here at Redlands, you will attend small interactive classes with around a 24-to-1 student faculty ratio. You can participate in intramurals or join any of its student organizations like the Aggie Club, Students in Free Enterprise, and more.

You may also participate in research, national conferences, host industry workshops, publish results in journals, and broadcast findings on radio. Redlands presents these opportunities which are usually found in big universities to enhance learning experience. It aims to prepare their graduates to excel at 4-year universities and in the workforce.

Redlands has student apartments, a campus cafeteria and incredible athletic facilities which include a sports medicine clinic, Fitness for Life center, fitness workout room, indoor swimming pool, racquetball court, indoor walking area, dry and steam saunas.

The campus is located in El Reno with a rich cultural history. Just west of Oklahoma City, Redlands is less than a mile from a golf course and Lake Reno. You can go swimming, boating, skiing, and fishing there for a recreational break.

Great location, impressive facilities, quality and enriching learning experience and low cost- it’s all here at Redlands Community College!

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

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