Associate of Arts

You will graduate from this program having completed the first two years of your four-year degree. An Associate of Arts degree provides you with a general liberal arts education with areas of study that include: communication, humanities, math, science, and social science, as well as other topics. You have the opportunity to take elective courses that align with your interests, educational track and career goals.
For additional flexibility this program is offered face-to-face and online, including our eight-week online Z-Degree format with zero textbook costs. Agreements are in place with many four-year colleges to ensure your credits transfer.
Accreditation and Awards
91麻豆精品 is ranked #3 out of Iowa's 15 community colleges for two-year associate's degrees by University HQ, a leading education organization. Ranking based on cost, admission and retention rate, graduation rate, online degrees and graduate salaries.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
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.
NICC Scholarship Eligible
Learn more about Financial Aid.
Enrollment Process
- Apply for admission.
- Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
- 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
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Transfer Information
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91麻豆精品 currently maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions 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. If you will be transferring before completing a two-year Associate of Arts degree (AA) degree, check out the before applying to your transfer institution. Learn more about transferring from NICC.
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- Accounting Course Equivalency Guide
- Business Course Equivalency Guide
- Creative Writing Course Equivalency Guide
- Criminal Justice Transfer Plan
- English Literature Course Equivalency Guide
- Finance Course Equivalency Guide
- Marketing Course Equivalency Guide
- Psychology Course Equivalency Guide
- Public Relations Course Equivalency Guide
- Social Work Transfer Plan
- Social Work:
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- Accounting: Transfer Agreement
- Business:
- Criminal Justice:Transfer Agreement
- Engineering: Transfer Agreement
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- Bachelor of Arts in Prekindergarten-Grade 3; Course Transfer Guide
- Bachelor of Arts in Birth-Grade 3;
- Bachelor of Science in All Science (for Teacher Education);
- Associate of Arts
Program Contacts

- Email: loganem@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2145
- Location: Peosta