Agriculture at Mitchell Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Mitchell Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mitchell Technical College is in Mitchell, SD.
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Online Class Availability at Mitchell Technical College
Many students take online classes at Mitchell Technical College. Of 1,186 students, 210 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 102 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Mitchell Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Mitchell Technical College’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Mitchell Technical College
Those who finish Mitchell Technical College’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,836 |
| 2 years | $37,284 |
| 3 years | $40,124 |
| 4 years | $47,522 |
| 5 years | $49,637 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Mitchell Technical College report median earnings of $47,522, compared with $58,585 for all Mitchell Technical College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Mitchell Technical College comes in at $12,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Mitchell Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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