Agriculture, Water & Environmental Technologies
New-School Innovation Meets Old-School Elbow Grease.
Modern agriculture and ag-related sciences touch almost every aspect of our lives. This is especially true in California where agriculture generated nearly $46 billion dollars in annual sales from 2016-17, making California the largest producer of cash crops in the country. A degree or certificate from your local community college can catapult you into your new career.
Careers in Agriculture, Water, & Environmental Technologies
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies sector gradsare doing amazing things in these high-demand fields and more!
Agriculture, Water & Environmental | Services | Wholesale Trade | Agriculture Support & Production
Skills Gained
Get the critical knowledge and tools to succeed in an Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies career.
Interpersonal | Leadership Work Ethic | Ability to Learn New Things | Critical Thinking | Communication | Problem Solving | Scientific Understanding | Technical | Mechanical | Environmental Awareness
Earning Potential for Careers in Agriculture, Water, & Environmental Technologies
Your Career Education in Agriculture, Water & Environmental Technologies opens doors to bigger opportunities, higher salaries, and more!
- Farmers, Ranchers &Other Agricultural Managers: $48,620 – $99,200
- Fish & Game Wardens: $46,230 – $69,060
- Forest & Conservation Workers: $21,220 – $37,870
- Graders & Sorters: $21,080 – $26,210
- Management Analysts: $61,610 – $110,600
- Pest Control Workers: $27,570 – $43,890
- Precision Agriculture Technicians: $36,610 – $61,790
- Soil & Plant Scientists: $47,710 – $81,360
- Veterinary Technologists/Technicians: $27,430 – $39,860
- Wholesale & ManufacturingSales Reps: $39,480 – $81,880
I wanted a job that there was always going to be a need for. We have to have water for everything.
Agriculture, Water, & Environmental Technology Facts
Flowers are Orange County’s number one cash crop, accounting for 48% of total crop exports.
Demand for soil and plant scientists is expected to grow 35% by 2022, almost 5 times the national average for all jobs.
90% of agriculture-related Career Education graduates in Orange County and Los Angeles reported finding a job within six months of completing their certifications or degrees.
Other Future Built Industry Sectors
Orange County Community Colleges
