Explore Academic Programs - Agricultural Science
The CTC Department of Agriculture offers multiple degrees and certificates allowing students to gain analytical, critical-thinking, interpersonal and mechanical skills to excel in owning or operating family-owned farms, managing the day-to-day operation of large farms, ranches, nurseries or greenhouses, oversee nutrition and health care for animals/livestock, oversee breeding and marketing of animals/livestock or oversee the production of row crops, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants.
Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates
Agricultural inspector
Potential Earnings: $43-45,000 annually
Market Growth Rate: little to no change
Agricultural technician
Potential Earnings: $35,000 annually
Market Growth Rate: average growth
Agricultural worker
Potential Earnings: $27-30,000 annually
Market Growth Rate: slight decline (1%)
Farm and ranch manager
Potential Earnings: $68,000 annually
Market Growth Rate: slight decline (less than 2%)
Other agricultural manager
Potential Earnings: $68,000 annually
Market Growth Rate: slight decline (less than 2%)
Agricultural equipment operator
Potential Earnings: $27,000 annually
Market Growth Rate: average growth
* Further study (bachelor's degree) required | ** Study beyond bachelor's degree required
Degrees and Certificates
The CTC Department of Agriculture offers an Associate of Science (AS) degree in agriculture, a two-year agricultural industries certificate and three one-year certificates specializing in equine, horticulture and agriculture production.
The associate degree is a two-year program designed so the student can transfer course hours to a four-year university. The certificate programs are designed to provide specialized training with a "hands-on" approach to learning.
The Department of Agriculture manages a 360-acre livestock center which includes newly-designed horse stalls, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, cattle production facilities, tillable cropland and pasture/rangeland for both the equine and bovine herds.
The Department of Agriculture also includes a climate-controlled greenhouse for horticulture classes and labs.
| Degrees & Certificates | Delivery Mode |
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Associate of Science60 credit hours, four semesters full-time |
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Associate of Applied Science60 credit hours, four semesters full-time |
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Associate of Applied Science60 credit hours, four semesters full-time |
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Associate of Applied Science60 credit hours, four semesters full-time |
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Certificate of Completion51 credit hours, four semesters full-time |
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Certificate of Completion28 credit hours, two semesters full-time |
