Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 553700
- Phone: (651) 696-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (507) 389-7218
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (507) 389-7269
FINANCIAL AID RATE
82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,694Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Farm and Ranch Management Degree
The discipline of Farm and Ranch Management is a field of study in business focused on effectively managing the resources and operations of a farm. As a discipline within agricultural science, the Farm and Ranch Management program at South Central College leverages various fields of biology including natural, economic, exact, and social science. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer farm and ranch management degrees.
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South Central College
1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
South Central College (SCC) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and has two main campuses, Faribault, MN, and North Mankato, MN, in addition to an online campus located at online.southcentral.edu.
SCC offers more than 50 Liberal Arts and Science majors in the following subjects:
- Healthcare
- Arts, Communications, and Information Systems
- Business Management and Administration
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology
SCC’s Liberal Arts and Science programs allow for credits to be easily transferred to 4-year colleges or universities and can be completed in two years for full-time students. Certificate programs or those with a diploma may be completed in a shorter time period.
All applicants applying to SCC must have a high school diploma/GED or if an applicant has no diploma/GED, he or she should demonstrate potential for being a successful student.
Tuition for on-campus courses, including all fees, was $180 for the most recent surveyed year. Meanwhile, the online course tuition plus fees was approximately $212 per credit.
Financial aid options are available from federal financial aid programs and SCC’s own financial aid programs.
Students Enrolled in the Farm and Ranch Management Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Central College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Less Than Four-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 4 |
| Less Than Four-Year Award | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 Farm and Ranch Management program at South Central College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Farm and Ranch Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, or supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, financial, or marketing activities.
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.
Farm and Home Management Advisors
Description
Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, farm and home management advisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.9% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.27
- Average Annual Salary: $54640
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates South Central College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, South Central College may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation