Associate of Science

Liberal Arts and Transfer
Award
Associate of Science
Credits
60
Locations
Calmar, Dubuque, Online, Peosta
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
24 Months
Female student working in a science lab

You will graduate from this program having completed the first two years of your four-year degree. The Associate of Science 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 in the areas of science, math, engineering and other STEM-related fields. Agreements are in place with many four-year colleges to ensure your credits transfer.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$13,560*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$15,540*
* 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.

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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. 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