Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management

CIP 01.1105 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

17 total including inactive

States

Across 5 states

Graduates (2024)

Total completions

Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 5 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Mississippi and Massachusetts.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$86,350

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+4.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $11,310, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 13 (72.2%)

Female: 5 (27.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 10 (55.6%)

Certificate: 8 (44.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Realistic

Social

research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Instructing

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; helping and working with people?

Do you value instructing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.