Farm/Farm and Ranch Management at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls, MN

Agriculture & Natural Resources CERTIFICATE CIP 01.0104

Total Graduates

168

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

86%

144 of 168

Female Graduates

14%

24 of 168

Annual Tuition & Fees

$6,491

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Farm/Farm and Ranch Management.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 01.0104
Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 168 graduates
Award Year 2025
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
Advanced Farm Business Management59%25%20%$11,593
Agricultural Commodities Marketing59%25%20%$11,593
Applications in Farm Business Management59%25%20%$11,593
Current Issues in Farm Business Management59%25%20%$11,593
Essentials of Farm Business Management59%25%20%$11,593
Farm Business Management59%25%20%$11,593
Agriculture Business30%57%52%$6,198
Agriculture Business Management and Marketing30%57%52%$6,198

In the Advanced Farm Business Management program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 25% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 59% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Agricultural Commodities Marketing program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 25% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 59% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Applications in Farm Business Management program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 25% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 59% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Current Issues in Farm Business Management program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 25% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 59% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Essentials of Farm Business Management program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 25% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 59% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Farm Business Management program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 25% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 59% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Agriculture Business program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 30% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,198 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Agriculture Business Management and Marketing program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 30% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,198 (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

$86,350

10-Year Job Growth

+4.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$69,080+4.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$46,496-2.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$70,384-1.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
$47,464+2.5%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$64,763

Peak Salary

$107,938

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Instructing
● Learning Strategies
● Speaking
● Reading Comprehension
● Active Listening
● Writing
● Critical Thinking
● Active Learning
● Monitoring
● Judgment and Decision Making

ℹ 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 $6,491
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,491
Average Net Price $10,638

Program Information

CIP Code: 01.0104
CIP Family: 01
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