Where would you like NCTA to take you?
Academic Programs
Hands on degrees and certificates that prepare you for meaningful work in agriculture, animal science, veterinary technology, and related fields
NCTA offers career focused programs that combine classroom instruction with practical, real world experience — from fields and barns to labs and clinics.. The path you take is up to you!
All NCTA degree programs are supported by a common General Education Curriculum.
Why These Programs Matter
These programs are designed with input from producers, industry professionals, and employers so you graduate with the skills they are looking for. You’ll gain hands on experience every step of the way — in classrooms, barns, clinics, and fields — so you’re ready to succeed.
Transfer and Mobility Options
If you plan to continue your education after NCTA, we offer pathways to partner institutions, including the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. These transfer guides help you continue toward a bachelor’s degree.
Reverse Transfer to NCTA
Already have college credits or a degree? You may be able to transfer credits back to earn an associate degree here, with at least 15 credits completed at NCTA.
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re exploring options, applying, or planning a visit, NCTA can help you take the next step.
NCTA can help you transfer to another college after completing your program here. We partner with the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the University of Nebraska Kearney to create transfer pathways for students who want to continue their agricultural degrees. You can click here to view our articulation agreements, which show how NCTA courses transfer and apply toward the next degree.
Students who have completed a bachelor degree or other post secondary credentials can choose to transfer these credits to NCTA for an Associate Degree*.
*15 Credit hours must be taken at NCTA to be eligible for this degree option.