Agriculture at Hawkeye Community College
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, consider the program at Hawkeye Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hawkeye Community College sits in Waterloo, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Hawkeye Community College
Distance learning is available at Hawkeye Community College. Of 5,120 students, 1,009 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,393 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Hawkeye Community College
Graduates of Hawkeye Community College’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,366 |
| 4 years | $39,104 |
| 5 years | $42,000 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Hawkeye Community College take home a median $39,104, compared with $43,530 for all Hawkeye Community College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Hawkeye Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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