Associate of Science
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.
Paying for the Program
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $15,540*
There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.
Financial Aid Info- Apply for admission.
- Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
- 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.
Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.
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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.
- Briar Cliff University
- Buena Vista University
- Central College
- Central Methodist University
- Clarke University
- Clarkson College
- Coe College
- Cornell College
- Drake University
- Graceland University
- Grandview University
- Iowa State University
- Loras College
- Luther College
- Morningside University
- Mount Mercy University
- Northwestern College
- Simpson College
- St Ambrose University
- University of Dubuque
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- University of Phoenix
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville
- Accounting: Transfer Agreement
- Business: Transfer Agreement
- Criminal Justice:Transfer Agreement
- Engineering: Transfer Agreement
- Upper Iowa University
- Wartburg College
- Western Governors University
- Western Illinois University
Jeffrey J. Murphy, M.A.
Executive Dean of Communication, Humanities, Math and Social Science
- Email: murphyj@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 1235
- Location: Calmar