Plant Science - Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management Program
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management NMC Code 581
NMC and MSU offer a joint program where students dual enroll at NMC and MSU. Students earn an Applied Science degree in Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management through NMC, and a certificate in Agricultural Technology from Michigan State University. All courses are taught in Traverse City. Upon meeting the program requirements for the AAS, students may transfer to the MSU East Lansing Campus as a junior to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. See your MSU advisor prior to enrolling each semester.
Program Requirements
This program meets the requirements for preparation or licensing in the state of Michigan. The applicability of this program to requirements of other states has not been determined.
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Tuition and Fees
|
Tuition Rate |
|
|---|---|
|
In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$126.00 per contact hour |
|
In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$269.00 per contact hour |
|
Out-of-state Tuition |
$350.00 per contact hour |
|
International Tuition |
$394.00 per contact hour |
|
General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities. |
$34.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$ 5,860 |
$10,722 |
$13,476 |
$14,972 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
|
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
|
Transportation |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
|
$18,380 |
$24,242 |
$27,996 |
$29,492 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
Note: Plant Science program students pay NMC tuition for their NMC courses and MSU tuition for their MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) courses, so the total may vary significantly from the Cost of Attendance figures above. Find more information on MSU IAT tuition and financial aid here.
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This separate application is also required for the Plant Science program.
Program Information:
- Fruit And Vegetable Crop Management
- Landscape Management
- Viticulture
For More Information:
Cristin Hosmer
Program Coordinator
Phone: (231) 995-1719
Email: popelie1@msu.edu
