Agriculture Business
Area of Study

Agriculture Business

Overview

Why Agriculture Business instead of a general business degree? Business is a broad category, but employees who understand business as it relates to agriculture are in high demand.

Agriculture programs at Northeastern pave the way for rewarding careers, whether it's with an Associate's degree, a Bachelor's degree, or for those already actively working in the industry.

Agriculture Business Transfer Degree

For students who want to earn credits required toward a Bachelor's degree or higher, the Agriculture Business Transfer program positions them for moving on to a four-year program. Students acquire a combination of fundamental agriculture and business knowledge derived from hands-on activities and disciplines involved with modern practices of food production.

An Agriculture Business degree enables students to understand and apply the economics, management, marketing and finances of business. Graduates leave with practical knowledge of the technical processes involved with profitably getting agricultural products to market.

Agri-Business Degree

This degree is for students who want to earn an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree and and plan directly enter the workforce upon graduation. The program includes 60 credit hours of agriculture-related business courses and an eight-credit internship. It is a comprehensive two-year retail agricultural and input/supply business management program with highly technical coursework based on industry standards. Agriculture leaders in the community serve as advisory committee members to help guide the program.

    The U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers will experience little to no change from 2016 to 2026. Efficiencies of large-scale crop production in recent decades have led to consolidation of arable acreage among fewer, but larger, farms. As farms become larger, they are able to invest more in productivity-enhancing technologies, which, in turn, reinforces this effect.

    Despite steady demand for agricultural products, many small farms operate with slim profit margins that make them vulnerable to dire consequences of poor market conditions. The Bureau projects the number of smaller farms will consequently continue to shrink over the next decade.

    The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median annual wage for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers was $67,950 in May 2018.

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name: Agri-Business

    This program is designed to be completed in 45 weeks.

    This program will cost $9,427 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States:N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other post-secondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Advanced Ag/Business Management

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Integrated Management}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Integrated Management

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Profit Maximization}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Profit Maximization

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Ag/Business Financial Analysis}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Ag/Business Financial Analysis

    This program is designed to be completed in 30.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Ag/Business Commodity Marketing}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Ag/Business Commodity Marketing

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $7,443 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Ag/Business Marketing and Risk Management}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Ag/Business Marketing and Risk Management

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Ag/Business Web Productivity and Utilization}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Ag/Business Web Productivity and Utilizaton

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

    {end-panel}{end-item}

    {start-item}{process-panel|Ag/Business Planning and Financial Records}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Ag/Business Planning and Financial Records

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|ABM Leadership/Human Resources}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name ABM Leadership/Human Resources

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

    {end-panel}{end-item}

    {start-item}{process-panel|ABM Rural Business Entrepreneurship}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name ABM Rural Business Entrepreneurship

    This program is designed to be completed in 30 weeks.

    This program will cost $4,466 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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    {start-item}{process-panel|Agricultural Production Workers and Managers, General}

    Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

    Program Name Agricultural Production Workers and Managers, General

    This program is designed to be completed in 45 weeks.

    This program will cost $9,427 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

    Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.

    1. Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    2. Program does not meet licensure requirements in the following States: N/A
    3. Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    4. Program does not qualify students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: N/A
    5. The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Colorado

    For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

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