Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations at Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA

Agriculture & Natural Resources ASSOCIATE CIP 01.0102

Total Graduates

10

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

70%

7 of 10

Female Graduates

30%

3 of 10

Annual Tuition & Fees

$8,064

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 01.0102
Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 70% male, 30% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Southwestern Community 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
Agricultural Business31%64%48%$3,435

In the Agricultural Business program at Southwestern Community College, 64% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 31% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $3,435 (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
$70,384-1.3%
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 Creston, IA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $8,064
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,316
Average Net Price $9,410

Program Information

CIP Code: 01.0102
CIP Family: 01
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