Agricultural Science

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Whether you want to contribute to growth of a farming operation, or get in on the ground floor of agribusiness sales or marketing, this is how to get started. This diploma provides an introduction to both fields and a pathway to a great future. Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship may even cover your tuition.

What You Learn in Agricultural Science

Study the market system, the science behind maximum yields and healthly livestock, the ways and whys to protect crops. Learn about renewable resources, communication techniques that let you listen and make sure you are heard. Enjoy this challenge: Fully explore your career possibilities. Complete two paid internships.

What Can I do With an Agricultural Science Diploma?

Prepare for a variety of roles. Work in agricultural sales and equipment. Or marketing, production, or distribution. Already employed by a farming operation? Use your education to take a step up the ladder. Or keep going and open more doors. This diploma fully counts toward two of our AAS programs: Agribusiness Management and Farm Management. Spend one more year with us and earn a degree.

16.5Total Credits

Courses include Corn and Soybean Production, Futures and Options, Microeconomics, and more. You also complete your first paid internship.

16.5Total Credits

Wrap up your diploma with six courses, including your second paid internship. Learn about renewable resources, animal nutrition, advanced animal science, and human relations. Love what you've learned so far? Keep going and earn a diploma.

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A Solid Foundation

Soil Science

An introduction

Soil Science

Study the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil.

Futures & Options

The principals

Futures & Options

Learn market operations, terminology, contract specifications, and chart trends. Discuss hedging.

Microeconomics

There's a theory

Microeconomics

Dive into competition and imperfections in the market, consumer choice, production costs, and more.

Advanced Animal Science

To raise or share

Advanced Animal Science

Study practices, management programs, reproduction, gestation, health, and more.

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Get Paid to Learn

Four paid internships are built into your Ag program. By graduation, EICC Ag students average 2,000 hours on the job and $18,000 in earnings. You don’t wait until after college to build experience. You start now.

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Ag Scholarships? Go Get Them.

Enroll in one of our Agriculture programs, then apply for scholarships from EICC foundations, FFA, Growmark, and more. There’s money out there to help cover college costs. Put your name in for it.

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Live Close. Keep Moving.

In an MCC Ag program? You may qualify for a housing scholarship to make campus living more affordable. Choose a single room or share a two-room suite with a roommate. You’ll have your own space, room to relax, and campus just outside your door. Apply for a housing scholarship.

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PAS

Join the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS). Competitive style learning and real-life application help you become a skilled professional prepared to work in all areas of agriculture. It is also a student-led organization, so you can build your leadership skills, too.

Take Your Skills on the Road

Join EICC’s Livestock Evaluation Team and travel with your teammates to livestock shows and events. Evaluate and rank livestock. Present your picks. Talk with judges, producers, and other industry professionals. Ready to join? Contact Ag Instructor Julia Dieckman.

Call Julia at 563-288-6018
Email Julia at jkdieckman@eicc.edu

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Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship

Training for a high-demand career? Iowa's Last-Dollar Scholarship may cover the tuition your other financial aid doesn't. This program applies to more than two dozen career programs, including this one. File your FAFSA by July 15 to see if you qualify.

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Start in High School

Get a jump on your career while you are in high school. Through our Career Academies, complete a semester to a full year of courses. It's free and cuts down on the time you spend completing your EICC degree, often in half. Save time and money, and launch your career sooner.

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Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

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Employment and Wage Outlook

How to Pay for EICC

College is more affordable than you think, especially when you factor in federal and state aid, loan options, scholarships, institutional grants, and Work-Study.

Financial Aid 101

Complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal and state aid as well as federal loan programs.

Complete the FAFSA

Scholarships

Scholarships are investments from local donors who know you can succeed and make the world a better place, and so do we.

Apply for Scholarships

Grants & Work-Study

Apply for federal and state grants, and Work-Study programs where you can earn a wage — plus a tuition stipend.

Grants & Work-Study

Contact Admissions

Contact the admissions representative from the college you plan to attend. If you’re not sure, you may contact any rep. Each can answer questions about any college or program.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Request Info

Tia Day

tjday@eicc.edu
563-288-6007

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