Horticulture

Plants

Courses:

Industry Certificates:

iCEV Equipment and Engine Training Council Principles of Small Engine Technology

iCEV Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications

iCEV Bayer Crop and Plant Science

End of Program Assessments:

Ag Power Structured Tech Systems

Animal Science

Plant Science Systems

Work Environment:

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

How to become an Agricultural Sciences Teacher:

Recruiters and hiring managers typically seek candidates with at least a Doctoral or Professional degree when filling this role.

Pay:

The entry level salary in Kentucky's Statewide Areas, for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $47,210
The median salary is $74,370
The salary for an experienced Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $113,790
The statewide entry level salary for all occupations is $22,980
The statewide median salary is $40,180

Job Outlook:

There are 272 people currently employed as Agricultural Sciences Teachers, with a potential for 66 new job openings in the next 5 years.

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