Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Triton 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 Illinois colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Triton College

2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL

Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, is one of the country’s premier two-year colleges. Located a mere 14 miles from downtown Chicago, Triton’s sprawling 100-acre campus enrolls more than 17,000 students every year. Their student body is diverse and inclusive – a feat they have achieved by promoting active, open dialog and mutual respect.

Triton College is dedicated to providing a lifelong learning environment for its students, and the diverse communities that it serves. Using small class sizes, Triton engages its students in hands-on training that bring value to real-world opportunities. Not only can graduating students enter the workforce with a strong foundation in their field of study, but those opting for transfer programs can easily fit into the curriculums of nearly any four-year college in the United States.

Triton also runs a comprehensive athletics program, fielding no less than 10 sports activities supported by high-quality equipment and facilities. They also operate a robust performing arts program that includes an art gallery, musical and theatrical performances, family activities and much more.

Triton showcases itself as a financially viable alternative to expensive college education. In addition to full-time students, the college also caters to the needs of local businesses and companies looking to upgrade their employees’ skills and certifications. Continuing and adult education programs cover the needs of the larger community in which Triton operates.

In short, Triton is an affordable institution that offering cutting-edge, hands-on training and a rich extracurricular experience that is critically relevant to real-world needs.

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Triton College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $67160

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $74430

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).