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 酴圖弝け and Michigan State University IAT, 酴圖弝け 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 酴圖弝け elective courses)
- Pathway 2: Transfer option (option to transfer for a Bachelors 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
Our degree prepares you for careers in agriculture.
Degree info
Agricultural Technology
- Time & credits
- 5 semesters
68 credits - Course information
- In-person/online
- Blended
- Estimated tuition & fees
- $6,660 (in-district)
$10,380 (out-of-district)
$10,820 (out-of-state)
Choose a track
酴圖弝け 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
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
The Food Processing, Technology and Safety track trains students to turn basic goodsfruits, vegetables, dairy and grainsinto 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
酴圖弝け offers students an opportunity to decide on one of two pathways that focus on their future goals.
Career pathway
The career pathway focuses on helping students with their career goals and offering more 酴圖弝け courses. Students can take more business courses, skill trades courses, and more for their elective requirements.
Transfer pathway
The transfer pathway focuses on helping students transfer to a four-year institution by completing the Michigan Transfer Agreement with 酴圖弝け. Students will work with the program coordinator to help plan courses that transfer to the institution of their choice.
Get started
- Apply to 酴圖弝け.
Apply to Delta - Apply to Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT).
- Complete the 酴圖弝け new student checklist.
See your next steps - Complete the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology application checklist.
Transfer
One of the best things about 酴圖弝け is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide associate-to-bachelors degree transfer pathways. Check out what's available in this career field.
Job outlook
Interested in a career in agriculture? Learn more about our regions employment outlook
and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling
below. Visit to search all careers.
The farming community is like no other. Everybody helps each other out whenever they can. Its amazing to be a part of something like that. This degree will not only allow me to continue the legacy of my familys farm but contribute to the success of many other farms around the community.

Noah Koth
2024 Agricultural Technology graduate
Get started at Delta
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.