Agriculture at Highland Community College
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Highland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Highland Community College is located in Freeport, IL.
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Studying Online at Highland Community College
Distance learning is available at Highland Community College. Among 1,360 students, 174 (13%) studied exclusively online and 482 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Highland Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Agriculture graduates, 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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