General Agriculture curriculum is designed to give the student a broad training in the overall field of agriculture. Electives may be used to give the student additional training in desired subject-matter areas.
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Education
Students interested in learning a variety of skills useful within the agricultural industry may wish to earn a Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture. Graduates of this degree program are prepared for entry-level work in the agricultural industry or for further study in graduate school.
This 4-year degree program, beginning with the two-years at Northwest, teaches students the practical skills and experience needed for an entry-level job in the agricultural industry. Students are able to tailor the program to their area of interest through elective classes in related subjects, such as livestock management or marketing. This program may also include a capstone course in which students gain on-the-job project management experience.
In addition to general education courses in composition, humanities and the life sciences, students learn skills in business and agricultural management. Programs may cover multiple sub-specialties in agriculture, such as livestock or crop management, as well as courses in the following topics:
What can I expect from a career in Agriculture?
Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers within the agricultural industry, including the following popular choices:
How much can I earn?
Full-time, salaried agricultural managers had median weekly earnings of $775 in 2008. The middle half earned between $570 and $1,269 per week. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $358, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $1,735 per week.
Agricultural workers had the following median hourly wages in May 2008:
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