Agricultural Production at Wilkes Community College
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Wilkes Community College is in Wilkesboro, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 agricultural production degrees were awarded at Wilkes Community College.
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Studying Online at Wilkes Community College
Many students take online classes at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Agricultural Production graduates at Wilkes Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Production graduates at Wilkes Community College are 58% women (26) and 42% men (19).
Agricultural Production Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 9 associate’s agricultural production degrees awarded at Wilkes Community College, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Production associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Agricultural Production associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Agricultural Production Concentrations at Wilkes Community College
The Agricultural Production program at Wilkes Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Husbandry & Production | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Agricultural Production Graduates
Those who complete Agricultural Production program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Agricultural Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Animal Breeders | $49,553 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.