Agricultural Business and Management at Feather River Community College District

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32 puts this program in financially sound territory, though both figures are derived from national peer programs rather than Feather River's actual graduate outcomes. For an associate degree in agricultural business, comparable programs nationally suggest around $37,000 in first-year earnings against roughly $12,000 in debt—a manageable load that graduates could reasonably pay down within a few years.

The challenge here is uncertainty. Agricultural programs can vary dramatically based on local job markets and industry connections. Quincy sits in California's rural northeastern corner, where agricultural opportunities differ significantly from the state's Central Valley agribusiness hub or coastal regions. Without reported data from Feather River or other California programs, it's difficult to know whether this specific location provides the internships, employer relationships, and placement support that translate estimates into actual outcomes.

The relatively low Pell grant enrollment (20%) might indicate limited need-based aid, which could affect your child's total borrowing beyond these estimates. Before committing, verify where recent graduates actually landed jobs—local ranches, agribusiness firms, or elsewhere—and what they're earning. The estimated numbers suggest viability, but you need concrete placement data to judge whether this rural California program delivers on that promise or if your child would be better served by a program with transparent outcomes closer to major agricultural employers.