Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Hampshire 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Hampshire College

One College Dr, Greenfield, MA

Hampshire College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Amherst, MA, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Hampshire College exceeds a thousand annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• English Language And Literature
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1710 - 2020 on the SAT, or 25 - 29 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Hampshire College accepts approximately 70 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, around 20 percent registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $7,800. Students enrolled at Hampshire College may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Students can visit the school's http://www.hampshire.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hampshire College offers a bachelor's degree program in agriculture.

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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).