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
Chemical Applicator
Chemical/Fertilizer Sales & Service
Agronomy Technician
Field Technician
Specialty Equipment Operator
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:
$29,930.00
Agriculture chemical technicians are employed in agriculture chemical and fertilizer sales, farm service, and chemical application. Training is provided in chemical resources, application rates, product usage, safety, and application processes. This program culminates in certification as a pesticide applicator including three months of on-the-job training (OJT).
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 business Ag classes. Students gain experience in all areas of the operation: budgeting, planning, planting, spraying, fertilizing, harvesting and marketing.
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 before entering the Agricultural Chemical Technology program, applicants obtain a physical examination for their safety and protection.
Students in the Ag Chemical Technology program are eligible for several scholarships.
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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
The average annual placement rate for graduates in this program is 100%. Starting wages ranged as high as $11.00/hour.
Tuition & Fees
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$7,898 |
One-Time Fee
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$1,000 |
Estimated Books
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$550 |
| Total Program Cost (1 year)* |
$9,448 |
| *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. |