Agriculture Technology

Spokane Community College ETPL
The Agriculture Technology program is designed to train students for entry-level employment in the agricultural chemical and fertilizer industry, farming operations as well as local, state, and federal governmental agencies. The program includes training in GPS and GIS technologies which are key components of precision agriculture applications. Program graduates are qualified for advancement into sales, service, field representative, technician and management positions.The following is a typical student schedule. Individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability. Courses may only be offered in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program advisor when planning classes.

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,898.00

Total required fees

$375.00

Books and supplies

$182.00

Locations

Spokane Community College

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

47

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Completion rate

67%

Employment rate

81%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.49

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,420.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Other Industries

58%

Wholesale Trade

21%

Healthcare and Social Services

21%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
22
Completion rate
67%
Average number of students who completed each year
7
Gender
Male
62%
Female
38%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
24%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
72%
Some college experience, but no degree
24%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%