Viticulture and Enology
A program that focuses on the application of scientific and agribusiness principles to the production of grapes, the making of wine, and the wine business. Includes instruction in grapes and wines of the world; grape production; winemaking technology; plant biology; chemistry; food science, safety, and packaging; soil science; pest management; and marketing and business management.
- Schools offering
- 28
- Annual completions
- 188
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $70k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of scientific and agribusiness principles to the production of grapes, the making of wine, and the wine business. Includes instruction in grapes and wines of the world; grape production; winemaking technology; plant biology; chemistry; food science, safety, and packaging; soil science; pest management; and marketing and business management.
Examples of specialized tracks: Viticulture, Enology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | $88k | -1.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers | $59k | +2.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders | $50k | -4.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Soil and plant scientists | $71k | +5.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Food scientists and technologists | $85k | +6.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary | $86k | +4.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$70k
Top colleges for Viticulture and Enology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | 0 | 65 | 65 |
| California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Linfield University | McMinnville, OR | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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