Penn State Two Year Winter Courses Boost Graduates Salaries
Graduates from Penn State College of Agriculture two year winter courses average three job offers per person with starting salaries around 5000 dollars. Pest control technicians show early offers with some firms proposing 6000 dollars annually for all current students. Other fields like turfgrass management ornamental nursery management and farm equipment service and sales report strong demand and improving pay. Courses are non credit technical programs with October December January March sessions and six months of on‑the‑job training between years. eligibility includes 17 year olds and older with possible funding under the Manpower Act.
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