Agriculture Degree

The agriculture program at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 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 New York colleges that offer agriculture degrees.

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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Also known as SUNY Cobleskill

454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cobleskill, NY and publically funded. Enrollment at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill exceeds 2,600 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to SUNY Cobleskill. Scores in a range of 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1290 to 1600 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. 36% of those who apply are accepted to SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, of which 68% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at cobleskill.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $7,200, while out-of-state residents pay $17,000 per year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,900 each year. Students at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.cobleskill.edu/.

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).