Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Business Agriculture Track
Overview
Tuition and Fees:
$350
per credit hour
Flexible Start Dates:
Every 8 weeks
Efficient Completion:
1-4 years*
*depending on transfer credits
and your course load
Financial Aid
Kentucky State University's Office of Financial Aid coordinates federal, state, institutional, and external financial aid programs to ensure equitable and efficient use of available funding.
Our mission is to support and advocate for students, providing guidance on financial assistance to enhance their success in higher education.
Our vision is to remove financial barriers by offering resources with a focus on CARE, DIVERSITY, GUIDANCE, ACCESS, and EFFICIENCY. While financial aid helps cover educational costs, it typically does not fully fund tuition.
Financial Aid Services
FAFSA Help
Reviewing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and resolving any database matches or other criteria for participating in the student aid programs
Eligibility
Assessing eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and other aid awards
Awards Management
Send award notifications and make awards adjustments based on additional resources
or due to enrollment status changes.
Advising
Advising on next step actions for application process, disbursement of aid, and other special circumstances via in-person, telephone, and email contacts.
Outreach
Participation in outreach activities: orientation, financial aid workshops, etc.
Financial Aid is available
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Career Outlook
A degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Agriculture serves as a gateway to a world of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. This program not only equips graduates for immediate employment but also lays the foundation for advanced studies, opening doors to a multitude of career paths and professional growth.
Unlocking Opportunities
With a degree in Business Administration with an Agriculture Focus, you have a wide range of career opportunities. Here’s a list of potential job possibilities:
These roles leverage your understanding of both business principles and agricultural practices, positioning you to make a significant impact in the field.
Salary and Job Growth Expectations
Salary Insights:
Initial Earnings
Graduates can expect an average starting salary ranging from $50,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on the specific role and industry.
Continued growth
With consistent annual salary increases, projections indicate a potential 12% growth in salary by 2027.
varied Salaries
Specialized roles in fields like agribusiness management and agricultural finance can offer competitive salaries upwards of $85,000 annually.
Job Market Dynamics:
High Demand
Around 75% of new graduates receive job offers upon graduation, with 85% securing employment within six months.
Growth Trajectory
Job openings for professionals in Business Administration with an Agriculture Focus are projected to increase from 90,000 in 2022 to 110,000 by 2027.
Comparative Advantage
Degree holders in this field earn approximately 15% more than their counterparts with other business-related degrees.
*Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, glassdoor.com, and salary.com.
Admissions
Already have college credits?
Transfer students who have earned 24 or more college-level transferable credit hours must:
- Have a minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.0 from a regionally accredited institution.
- Submit official transcript(s) from each college or university that have been attended.
Transfer students who have earned less than 24 college-level transferable credit hours must:
- Meet the same requirements as the first-time freshman and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA on college level transferable coursework completed from a regionally accredited institution
Kentucky State University’s Excel Program is designed to provide First-time Freshman students with an opportunity to attend and matriculate through a four-year institution despite not meeting traditional admissions requirements.
Excel Students are afforded the opportunity to earn both their Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees by successfully completing 60 hours (two years) and receiving their Associate’s Degree and continuing to complete their remaining 60 hours (two years) and receive their Bachelor’s degree . Students admitted to the Excel Program have been identified as meeting the secondary minimum admissions standards for public four year institutions set forth by the Council on Postsecondary Education (Minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 – 2.49 on a 4pt scale).
- Unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Be eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring, good academic standing.
- Submit an official transcript(s) from all the universities/colleges that have been attended.
- Submit an official final high school transcript with the graduation date posted.
Admission Process
1
Complete Application
2
Submit Transcripts
3
Apply for Federal Financial Aid
4
Enroll in Classes
Major Courses and Requirements
The curriculum for the Business Agriculture track includes a mix of core business courses and electives that allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. Key courses may include: