Agricultural Science (A.S.)
Focused curriculum in agriculture.
Agricultural science offers students a practical introductory education in agriculture. The foundational understanding of agriculture allows graduates of our associate degree program to qualify for career opportunities in production agriculture or entry-level business and sales positions. Students within this program are able to transition into a bachelor's degree program without transferring institutions.
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Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working in production agriculture.
- Want flexibility in your education with a shorter timeline to degree completion.
- Are interested in a two-year degree while gaining the university experience, with the option of easily transitioning into a bachelor's degree program.
- Want to work outdoors; enjoy hands-on active learning.
- Have an interest in learning agricultural practices to improve production agriculture.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Production agriculture (farmer/rancher)
- Local cooperative employee
- Farmhand
- Animal technician
- Entrepreneur
- CHS
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Family farm
- Christensen Farms
- Seed companies
- Harvest Land Cooperative
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Centrol Crop Consulting
- Great Plains Zoo
- Archer Co-op Grain Co.
- Syngenta
- Farmers co-op association
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Collegiate 4-H or FFA Alumni/Ag Education Club
- Agronomy and Precision Agriculture Club
- Judging Teams
- Block and Bridle
- Little International
