The strength of any great school is the strength of its programs. At Mitchell Tech, you’ll find today’s most advanced technology, experienced and highly qualified instructors, beautiful new classes and labs at our Spruce Street campus, and lots of great people that you will soon call friends. And in two years or less, you’ll graduate with a lifetime of opportunity ahead of you. Read about our five exciting career divisions below to help you decide which programs might be the right fit for you.
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Career Opportunities
Farmer/Rancher
Production Specialist
Livestock Production
Sales
Agronomy
Chemical Applicator
Average Salary
According to the US Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for career opportunities from this program is:
$40,300.00
Agriculture, particularly in South Dakota, provides many employment opportunities. This two-year program prepares students for careers in farm and ranch management, and crop and livestock production. This comprehensive program teaches managerial and supervisory skills. A featured component of this program is the MTI Land Lab.
The MTI Agricultural Technology and Ag Chemical Technology programs farm 85 acres of land. MTI Ag students and instructors manage all aspects of crop production including government programs, marketing, agronomy, etc. The land lab is used in conjunction with many of the production and agri-business classes. Students gain experience in all areas of the operation: budgeting, planning, planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and marketing.
Graduates work in agriculture chemical and fertilizer sales, in crop and livestock marketing, and agricultural retail sales and service. By completing the Agricultural Technology program, a student may be certified as a pesticide applicator.
Students are expected to conform to MTI’s Drug Testing Policy while enrolled in the Commercial Driving Course. See the Student Handbook for details. A valid driver’s license is required for the completion of the Commercial Driving Course. See the Course Description for TRAN 100 for a full explanation.
MTI recommends that applicants to the Agricultural Technology program obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.
The Agricultural Technology program has several scholarships available.
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At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Perform managerial and supervisory tasks within the agriculture arena.
- Enter careers in both production agriculture and off farm agriculture, including farm and ranch management, crop and livestock production, and all phases of agriculture marketing, as well as retail sales and services.
- Obtain a Commercial Drivers License and a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Placement and Wage Information
| According to 2009 data, the placement rate for graduates in this program is 92%. Starting wages ranged as high as $13.00/hour*. |
| (*Wage information does not include self-employed individuals.) |
| Tuition & Fees |
$12,695 |
One-Time Fee
|
$1,000 |
Estimated Books & Tools
|
$2,300 |
| Total Program Cost (2 years)* |
$13,925 |
| *All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester. |