What You’ll Learn
With the average price tag of a four-year in-state public education costing over $100,000, Highland Community College’s Agriculture Transfer program can help you dramatically cut costs and get a solid foundation for your career in Agriculture. Earn your two-year Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree with the general education, agriculture, science and math courses you need to transfer to a four-year program. And then you’ll be on your way to pursuing a four-year degree in areas such as agribusiness, agricultural education, animal science, crop and soil science, food science and horticulture.
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Science Degree
In two years, you’ll complete the essential general education, agriculture, science, and math courses to prepare for a seamless transfer to a fouryear degree. Explore majors like Agribusiness, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science, Food Science, Horticulture, and more as you build a strong foundation for your future in agriculture.
Program Outcomes
- Build critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems in agriculture
- Explore current issues in agriculture and understand their impact on the future
- Develop strong communication skills, both in speaking and writing
- Learn to analyze data and make smart conclusions using statistics
Program Contacts
Justin Ebert, Agriculture Instructor
Monica Pierce, Agriculture Instructor
Vicki Schulz, Academic Advisor
Scott Anderson, Vice President
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“My favorite part about attending Highland was the small class sizes and how personable all of the instructors were.”
— Sydney Romero
POTENTIAL
CAREERS
Once you complete your bachelor’s degree, you can explore careers in agriculture education, research, business and management. Whether you’re interested in shaping future minds, driving innovation, or leading in agribusiness, your skills will be in demand in a variety of impactful roles.