Agriculture, or "Ag," at Indian Hills includes a wide variety of interesting and meaningful careers, everything from Agronomy to Animal Science. All Agricultural programs take place on our Centerville Campus.
| Program Options | Program Length |
| Agriculture Agronomy, A.A.S. | 7 Terms (21 Months) |
| Agriculture Animal Science, A.A.S | 7 Terms (21 Months) |
Agriculture Agronomy, A.A.S.
Grow it better with agronomy! Agronomists use tech and science to boost production and food safety. This transfer major gives you a solid start in the sciences and the gen eds you need for your four-year degree.
Choose a Landscape & Turfgrass Focus or Precision Ag Focus.
Agriculture Animal Science, A.A.S.
Put on your boots—it’s time to change the world! Livestock have both an economic side and a biological side. Sharpen your analytical skills and scientific knowledge of both sides with this transfer major. Finish your four-year degree and get working.
Given our location, you’d think we’d offer an outstanding Iowa ag program. You’d be
right! Farming is the backbone of our state’s economy, and few career paths offer
you the chance to help more people live better than ag. Our ag programs at Indian
Hills Community College in Iowa are the place to start or improve your career in agriculture.
You don’t need to have grown up on a farm to have a career in agriculture. Students from all walks of life are finding high-paying jobs and great career satisfaction in a variety of ag-related fields (no pun intended).
Frequently Asked Questions
- In-state tuition: $218 per credit hour
- Out-of-state tuition: $255 per credit hour
- Your total bill will be based on the number of credit hours for which you are enrolled. Some programs of study will require you to purchase a uniform, books, tools, or other items, and it is important to budget for these costs as well.
- For more information on the Cost of Attendance, please visit our Financial Aid page.
Indian Hills has articulation agreements and transfer plans with many four-year colleges and universities. However, not all credits are guaranteed to transfer because of differences in programs and requirements among various institutions. An Academic Advisor will also assist you in your future academic plans.
The first step in order to receive financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete and submit the FAFSA online. It is important to file the FAFSA as soon after October 1st as possible to ensure you receive priority processing.
Our school code is 008298.
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