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Career Area: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Associate Degree
Program Number: 31-091-4
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Agricultural and Livestock Technicians

LIvestock Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • Herdsperson
  • Livestock Technician
  • Animal Care Technician

LIvestock Technician Programs

Wisconsin’s strong dairy and livestock industry creates steady demand and high salaries for skilled professionals in animal care, herd health, and nutrition support.

This career offers a range of paths—from hands-on production roles to technical and consulting opportunities—with room to grow. Learn by doing with real animals, real data, and industry tools that prepare you for the workplace from day one.


Livestock professionals play a vital role in agriculture, helping ensure animals are healthy, productive, and well cared for. From dairy to beef to hog and sheep operations, this field supports the systems that provide food and sustain rural communities.

Today, livestock production blends hands-on animal care with data-driven practices to improve efficiency and long-term sustainability.

LIvestock Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Mid-State LIvestock Technician at Mid-State

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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