This agriculture degree focuses on agribusiness -- the production, processing, manufacturing, storage, and distribution of agricultural goods.

Why Consider an Agribusiness Science & Technology Degree?

A career that combines your passion for agriculture with business appeals to you.
You’re looking to build a solid foundation in industry-specific financial operations, sales, crop and soil management, livestock fundamentals, and human relations.
Making yourself more marketable in the agribusiness industry is important to you.
You want to operate your own agribusiness operation or contribute to the success of a business.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
With frequent start dates, begin when it’s convenient for you.
Get hands-on learning through an internship based on your career goals.
Our Professional Agricultural Students organization offers opportunities to participate in competitions and activities.

What It Takes

Interest in ag-related commercial activities
Good communication skills
Flexibility to work in diverse environments
Ability to analyze information and make good decisions

Career Area

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-006-2

Availability

CBE

Associate Degree
4 Terms
61 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Starts August

Career Outlook

Agribusiness Science & Technology

Median Income: $43,565.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Buy products and services for organizations.

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $10,070.72
Book Cost: $125.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $10,195.72

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Megan Kulow, PhD

I have a passion for all things agriculture. Being an educator is a privilege. I am excited students choose our Ag programs so we can set them up for success! Lakeshore is surrounded by a large supportive community of farmers eager to have students tour their farms and get hands-on experience.

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