Two Years. Endless Possibilities.

Grow with NC State’s Agricultural Institute

Go from dreamer to doer in two years. Our programs offer the practical knowledge and experience you need to succeed in agriculture and related industries.

We offer six academic programs with hands-on learning outside the classroom to provide our students with real-world experience to put toward an Associate of Applied Science degree:

Agribusiness Management 
Field Crops Technology 
Livestock and Poultry Management 
General Agriculture 
Turfgrass Management 
Horticultural Science Management 

Above all, we are dedicated to one thing: your success. Build your skills with the Agricultural Institute–we’ll help you hit the ground running.

Experience the difference

In-Demand Graduates

The Agricultural Institute provides you with wide-open opportunities in just two years. 75% of students at NC State’s Agricultural Institute have job offers before they graduate, and 96% of them have jobs lined up within six months of completing their degrees.

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Opportunities to Succeed

At NC State’s Agricultural Institute, you’ll find helpful professors, a full college experience and a degree in two years. We provide access to the resources of a major land-grant institution in a close community that focuses on each student’s success.

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Learn by Doing

We give students hands-on experiences that train them for a rewarding future in the agricultural industry. From production to sales, we have a program for everyone who is passionate about agriculture, and the resources of the state’s leading land-grant university.

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Become a Leader in Agriculture

Your future is now. Apply to the Agricultural Institute and learn what it means to find solutions to life’s grand challenges and shape the future of agriculture.