Associate of Arts

Liberal Arts and Transfer
Award
Associate of Arts
Credits
60
Locations
Calmar, Dubuque, Online, Peosta
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
24 Months
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You will graduate from this program having completed the first two years of your four-year degree. An Associate of Arts degree provides you with a general liberal arts education with areas of study that include: communication, humanities, math, science, and social science, as well as other topics. You have the opportunity to take elective courses that align with your interests, educational track and career goals.

For additional flexibility this program is offered face-to-face and online, including our eight-week online Z-Degree format with zero textbook costs. Agreements are in place with many four-year colleges to ensure your credits transfer.

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Accreditation and Awards

University HQ Best Associates Degree Iowa 2021 badgeNortheast Iowa Community College is ranked #3 out of Iowa's 15 community colleges for two-year associate's degrees by University HQ, a leading education organization. Ranking based on cost, admission and retention rate, graduation rate, online degrees and graduate salaries.

Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$13,788*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$15,768*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 

Program Information

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Transfer Information

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Northeast Iowa Community College currently maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. If you will be transferring before completing a two-year Associate of Arts degree (AA) degree, check out the Transfer in Iowa Reverse Credit Transfer Agreement before applying to your transfer institution. Learn more about transferring from NICC.

Program Contacts

Jeff Murphy
Jeffrey J. Murphy, M.A.
Executive Dean of Communication, Humanities, Math and Social Science
  • murphyj@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 1235
  • Calmar