Agricultural and Food Products Processing at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, MN

Agriculture & Natural Resources CERTIFICATE CIP 01.0401

Total Graduates

7

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

86%

6 of 7

Female Graduates

14%

1 of 7

Annual Tuition & Fees

$6,484

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Agricultural and Food Products Processing.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 01.0401
Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 7 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 86% male, 14% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Minnesota West Community and Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Biofuels Technology Biodiesel93%
Biofuels Technology Ethanol93%

In the Biofuels Technology Biodiesel program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 93% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Biofuels Technology Ethanol program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 93% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$50,990

10-Year Job Growth

+1.5%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$40,792+1.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$69,080+4.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$47,464+2.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$39,544+4.8%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$38,243

Peak Salary

$63,738

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (6)

Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Granite Falls, MN

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $6,484
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $12,332
Average Net Price $10,638

Program Information

CIP Code: 01.0401
CIP Family: 01
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