Agricultural Technology
Learn the ins and outs of agricultural operations in one of Michigan’s premier agricultural programs. We’ve teamed up with Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to give you a top-notch education. With this joint program, you won’t skip a beat between Delta and MSU.
Apply for dual enrollment at both Delta College and Michigan State University IAT, Delta College Associate in Applied Science degree and a Michigan State University Certificate. All coursework through MSU IAT courses is delivered locally at Delta College or online. Depending on your career goals, two different tracks and pathways are available:
- Track 1: Agricultural Operations
- Track 2: Food Processing, Technology and Safety
- Pathway 1: Career option (more options for Delta College elective courses)
- Pathway 2: Transfer option (option to transfer for a Bachelor’s Degree)
With Delta’s state-of-the-art technology and amazing instructors and MSU’s education and agricultural history, you can’t go wrong. Get started today.
Program details
Section titled “Program details”Our degree prepares you for careers in agriculture.
Degree info
Section titled “Degree info”Associate in Applied Science
Agricultural Technology
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Time & credits
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5 semesters 68 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$6,860 (in-district) $10,700 (out-of-district) $11,140 (out-of-state)
Choose a track
Section titled “Choose a track”Delta College offers students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science in agricultural technology and an MSU Certificate in one of two exciting tracks.
Agricultural Technology
Section titled “Agricultural Technology”The Agricultural Technology track provides practical training for rewarding careers in production agriculture. Students will take courses related to plant and soil sciences, precision agriculture, pest management, plant disease, farm management and more. They will also gain professional experience through a required internship.
Food Processing, Technology and Safety
Section titled “Food Processing, Technology and Safety”The Food Processing, Technology and Safety track trains students to turn basic goods—fruits, vegetables, dairy and grains—into consumable food products. Students will learn to perform safety checks and product analysis in order to ensure the highest standard of quality and consumer safety. They will leave prepared for a rewarding career in the growing food processing industry.
Choose a pathway
Section titled “Choose a pathway”Delta College offers students an opportunity to decide on one of two pathways that focus on their future goals.
Career pathway
Section titled “Career pathway”The career pathway focuses on helping students with their career goals and offering more Delta College courses. Students can take more business courses, skill trades courses, and more for their elective requirements.
Transfer pathway
Section titled “Transfer pathway”The transfer pathway focuses on helping students transfer to a four-year institution by completing the Michigan Transfer Agreement with Delta College. Students will work with the program coordinator to help plan courses that transfer to the institution of their choice.
Get started
Section titled “Get started”- Apply to Delta College. Apply to Delta
- Apply to Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT). Apply to the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology
- Complete the Delta College new student checklist. See your next steps
- Complete the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology application checklist. Learn more about the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology
Transfer
Section titled “Transfer”One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.
Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.
Job outlook
Section titled “Job outlook”Interested in a career in agriculture? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
“The farming community is like no other. Everybody helps each other out whenever they can. It’s amazing to be a part of something like that. This degree will not only allow me to continue the legacy of my family’s farm but contribute to the success of many other farms around the community.”
Noah Koth 2024 Agricultural Technology graduate
Contact us
Section titled “Contact us”Program Coordinator Lance Fowler Institute of Agricultural Technology lancefowler@delta.edu 989-686-9350 Main Campus, P170
Scheduling an appointment prior to making an on-campus visit is recommended. Please call or email Lance Fowler to schedule an appointment.