A few are listed at the end of the curricular option descriptions.
Industry demands individuals with training beyond the high school level.
This range is competitive with those offered to four year graduates. Students also receive comprehensive benefits packages which often include medical insurance, housing, use of a vehicle, free golf, farm and agribusiness products. Agricultural Technology students is both an educational and social organization with leadership opportunities for all members. Agricultural Technology students are also eligible to join Greek organizations such as Alpha Gamma Rho , the National Agricultural Fraternity, and Sigma Alpha , the National Agricultural Sorority. Virginia Tech offers over 450 student organizations from which to choose.