Conservation Agronomist

Agriculture and Animal Sciences
Award
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
66
Locations
Calmar, Online
Entry
Fall
Time to Complete
24 Months
Female farmer checking plants

You will graduate with a unique combination of agronomy, natural resources and environmental science coursework that includes hands-on soil health testing. Gain the expertise and knowledge to bridge the gap between production agriculture and environmental concerns to assist farmers in being effective producers of clean water and healthy soil. Cross-training experiences of the program include studies in sociology and psychology and real-world collaboration assisting other students in forming watershed communities.

You will also learn watershed ecology concepts, typical watershed structure and how watersheds work in size and over time. Learning about natural and human-induced changes in watersheds helps provide you with problem-solving skills to mitigate adverse effects on our environment. As a graduate you have the option of transferring to a four-year college to pursue a conservation management degree.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$15,204*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$17,382*
* 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.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

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.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

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Career Outlook

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

View a sample 1st year schedule for this program of study.

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Transfer Information

The Conservation Agronomist program currently has transfer agreements in place with the institution(s) 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

Rachel Uhlenhake
Agriculture Instructor
  • uhlenhaker@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 8111
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