Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

http://www.ati.osu.edu/

School Description

Provided by Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

What's your dream job? Floral designer? Golf course superintendent? Animal scientist? Business owner? Ohio State ATI can get you there. Just listen to what our students and graduates have to say. Want to join us? You've come to the right place. Your career is waiting...right here in Wooster.

Nestled in the rolling hills just outside Wooster, Ohio, our campus draws students from far afield and from just around the corner. They come for our excellent facilities, a mix of high-tech and down-home, that range from tropical plant conservatory to construction lab, floral design studio to Equine Center. In fact, we can pretty safely guarantee: you've never seen a college campus quite like this before.

Ohio State ATI students can earn an Associate degree in one or more of 28 majors or "technologies" or a certificate of competency in hydraulic service and repair and commercial turf equipment. Each program of study provides excellent career preparation, combining coursework with a variety of hands-on practical experiences and the opportunity to make professional contacts with industry insiders. Students who successfully complete prescribed courses earn an Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, or the Certificate of Competency.

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for middle management careers by combining general education courses with hands-on classes that provide state-of-the-art technical and business preparation. Students in any Ohio State ATI program may earn this degree.

Our central campus blooms year round! On the central campus, our Horticulture Complex includes five production greenhouses, classrooms and a lovely historic conservatory, blooming with exotic and tropical plants all year round.

Adjacent to Ohio State ATI's Central Campus, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center offers internship and employment opportunities for our agriculture and horticulture students. Also affiliated with The Ohio State University, OARDC is one of the country's largest research institutes of its kind, and maintains dozens of working laboratories and research plots as well as Secrest Arboretum and a renowned rose garden.

Ohio State ATI is located in Wooster, a suburban community of 25,000 in northeastern Ohio. The city and surrounding region offer plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation, and combine the best of city and country living.

Within a short drive of Wooster, you'll find both beautiful countryside and bustling cities, making for a rich variety of weekend activities. Wayne County is home to thousands of Amish families, and in the fall, you'll enjoy a drive or a bike ride along back roads to see the picturesque farms that dot the landscape. Take in a ball game or Saturday night concert in Cleveland, just 57 miles away. Enjoy a peaceful Sunday morning fishing on Shreve Lake. Plan canoeing and hiking at Mohican State Park, shopping in Akron or a fun-filled Saturday at Cedar Point amusement park with friends. No matter what your idea of weekend fun includes, chances are pretty good you'll find it in or within a short drive of Wooster!

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,701
Students Receiving Aid:
80%
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Degree Programs at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Associate's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Agriculture Business See more schools with programs in Agriculture Business
    • Agriculture Production See more schools with programs in Agriculture Production
      • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
        This is a general program that may include a variety of different topics related to agricultural instruction, agricultural operations, and any other related science. Core skills taught in this four year program may include agricultural research and production. Often, students in this program are prepared to apply these core skills to find solutions to practical agricultural problems. This major includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business.
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      • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
        Students of this program learn to select, breed, care for, process, and market livestock and small farm animals. Coursework includes instruction in basic animal science, animal nutrition, and animal health as applied to various species and breeds; design and operation of housing, feeding, and processing facilities; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
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      • Crop Production
        A program that prepares individuals to cultivate grain, fiber, forage, oilseed, fruits and nuts, vegetables, and other domesticated plant products. Includes instruction in basic principles of plant science, health, and nutrition as applied to particular species and breeds; soil preparation and irrigation; pest management; planting and harvesting operations; product marketing; and applicable issues of safety, regulation, logistics, and supply.
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    • Agriculture Technology See more schools with programs in Agriculture Technology
      • Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
        This program teaches students how to maintain and repair agribusiness equipment of a stationary, mobile, and/or hand-operated nature. This program includes instruction in operating specialized equipment such as terrestrial and airborne crop spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting equipment; power sources and systems for silos, irrigation, pumping, and applications such as dairy, feeding and, shearing operations; processing equipment; and applicable electrical, mechanical, and safety principles.
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    • Animal Science See more schools with programs in Animal Science
      • Dairy Science
        A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of dairy animals and the production and handling of dairy products. Includes instruction in animal sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.
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      • Other Animal Sciences
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    • Crop Science See more schools with programs in Crop Science
      • Agronomy and Crop Science
        Agronomy focuses on the relationship of crops to the soil. Students in an agronomy program study the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity.
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      • Horticultural Science
        A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle.
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    • Horticulture See more schools with programs in Horticulture
      • Greenhouse Operations and Management
        A program that prepares individuals to produce, store, and deliver plant species in controlled indoor environments for wholesale, commercial, research, or other purposes. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science; climate, irrigation, and nutrition control equipment operation and maintenance; facilities management; inventory control; safety procedures; and personnel supervision.
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      • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
        A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owners or managers, and individual clients. Includes instruction in applicable principles of horticulture, gardening, plant and soil irrigation and nutrition, turf maintenance, plant maintenance, equipment operation and maintenance, personnel supervision, and purchasing.
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      • Ornamental Horticulture
        A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental design and artistic aspects of horticultural product usage, and the management of horticultural operations.
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      • Plant Nursery Operations and Management
        A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plant products for propagation, harvesting, and transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science; farm and business management; nursery operations; equipment operation and maintenance; safety procedures; and personnel supervision.
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      • Turf and Turfgrass Management
        A program that focuses on turfgrasses and related groundcover plants and prepares individuals to develop ornamental or recreational grasses and related products; plant, transplant, and manage grassed areas; and to produce and store turf used for transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable plant sciences, genetics of grasses, turf science, use analysis, turf management, and related economics.
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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Science
        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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  • Education

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      • Agricultural Teacher Education
        Agricultural Teacher Education programs prepare individuals to teach vocational agricultural programs at various educational levels.
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  • Engineering

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    • Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
      This engineering program applies mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operation of systems used in the production of agricultural products. The Agricultural Engineer is concerned with improving the productivity of agricultural methods and developing improved agricultural biological systems.
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  • Technician Careers

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    • Engineering Technology See more schools with programs in Engineering Technology
      • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and construction techniques, building site inspection, site supervision, construction personnel supervision, plan and specification interpretation, supply logistics and procurement, applicable building codes, and report preparation.
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Certificate Programs at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Agriculture Technology See more schools with programs in Agriculture Technology
      • Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
        This program teaches students how to maintain and repair agribusiness equipment of a stationary, mobile, and/or hand-operated nature. This program includes instruction in operating specialized equipment such as terrestrial and airborne crop spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting equipment; power sources and systems for silos, irrigation, pumping, and applications such as dairy, feeding and, shearing operations; processing equipment; and applicable electrical, mechanical, and safety principles.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 96%
Other 4%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 95%
Pennsylvania 1%
Delaware 0%
Arizona 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,478 $ 16,701  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 5,247 $ 16,470  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 231 $ 231  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,585 34%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,486 27%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,563 49%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,239 58%  
Any Aid:
  80%  

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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Wooster, OH 44691
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