Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Berea 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 Kentucky colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Berea College

2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY

Berea College, located in Berea, Kentucky, was founded in 1855 by abolitionists and radical reformers. The school continues its purpose of promoting the cause of Christ by providing a faith based liberal arts education to its students. Berea College is four year private institution, providing bachelor degrees to its graduates. The school is non-sectarian and progressive in its Christian beliefs.  The school's primary focus is the betterment of the Appalachian region, primarily through education, but also through other programs and events.

Academics

Berea College provides a large number of academic programs, and through the liberal arts lens, provides students a well rounded education regardless of major. The variety of programs available allows students to focus on social or natural sciences, as well as educational and technical pursuits. The school's goal is to provide a top quality education to students hailing from the Appalachian region regardless of race.

Programs offered include:

• Chemistry
• Art History
• History
• General Studies
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Berea College must demonstrate academic excellence, with such excellence typically defined as being in the top 20% of their class. The application is available online, and students are recommended to make an appointment for the personal interview and prepare all necessary documents and transcripts for submission.

All students accepted to Berea College have their tuition covered by the school for the four years of study. This scholarship works in conjunction with other forms of financial aid to complete the cost of tuition. Students in need of additional financial aid for room, board and other costs may apply for additional aid through the school.

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Berea College offers a bachelor'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).