Agribusiness

Yakima Valley College ETPL
Students will develop an understanding of basic business management and of agriculture production principles. They can apply these principles and skills to the management and operation of agribusiness firms. Examples of career opportunities include crop production managers, sales representatives, farmers/ranchers, agribusiness managers and owners, and record-keeping specialists.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,685.73

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Yakima, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

97

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Completion rate

57%

Employment rate

81%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.70

Typical (median) annual earnings

$45,110.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

32%

Retail Trade

27%

Manufacturing

18%

Wholesale Trade

14%

Other Industries

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
27
Completion rate
57%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
56%
Female
44%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
43%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
50%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
11%
20 to 29
68%
30 to 39
11%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
11%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
67%
Some college experience, but no degree
11%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
0%