Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at Lincoln University – Jefferson City 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 Missouri colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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Lincoln University – Jefferson City

Also known as Lincoln University of Missouri

2323 High School Dr, Lexington, MO

Lincoln University of Missouri is a public historically black institution located in Jefferson City, MO. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Missouri. Enrollment at Lincoln University of Missouri is nearly three thousand annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Lincoln University of Missouri offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at lincolnu.edu.

Tuition & fees at Lincoln University of Missouri vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $7,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $2,900 for the year. Students enrolled at Lincoln University may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Lincoln University of Missouri is the "Blue Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lincolnu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Agriculture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lincoln University of Missouri has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $70250

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $73490

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

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $66530

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).