There are many enology and viticulture associate degree programs, especially in states and regions where wineries are located such as the Sonoma, California, wine country area. Some of the specific viticulture and enology associate degree programs that are available are at South Seattle Community College and Walla Walla Community College, both of which are located in the state of Washington. Cornell University offers a bachelor's degree program in viticulture and enology within its Department of Applied Economics and Management and also offers specialized wine courses within the school's hotel administration degree program. Washington State University (WSU) also has a bachelor's degree program in viticulture and enology.
Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences department offers three different viticulture degrees; Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science, and a doctoral degree program. Cornell's Master of Professional Studies program does not require a thesis and consists of an intensive two or three semester program while the other two degree programs do require a thesis. The University of California at Davis (UCD) offers a master's degree program in viticulture and enology as well. UCD's doctoral program is not specifically an enology or viticulture program but instead is within other degree programs such as a doctorate in food science.
Generally, the coursework required for obtaining a degree in viticulture or enology includes a study of plant biology, soil science, physics, and chemistry. Classes which are directly linked to wine and wine production can also include courses such as production and marketing of table grapes, regulations, analytical methods, grape pest management, and winery management.
Scholarships to attend wine schools are available from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). The size of the scholarship award is not pre-determined and varies on a case-by-case basis. Eligible students must be attending wine school full-time at a four-year college or university in order to obtain a degree in enology, viticulture, or in a curriculum program in a field of science which is "basic to the wine and grape industry." The scholarships are only available to students who are at least in their junior year. Undergraduate students must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 while graduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.