Tuition rates are effective for the academic year listed. Tuition is subject to change in July of each year.
Rates shown are for students taking only online/distance courses. Students enrolled in a combination of In Person/On Campus Courses and Online/Distance Education Courses should visit Student Accounts for complete tuition and fee information.
Nebraska Resident:
| | Tuition | Distance Ed. Fee | Technology Fee | Library Fee | Total |
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| Per credit hour | $257.25 | $25.00 | $7.35 | $4.00 | $293.60 |
| 3 credit hour | $771.75 | $75.00 | $22.05 | $12.00 | $880.80 |
Non-Resident:
| | Tuition | Distance Ed. Fee | Technology Fee | Library Fee | Total |
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| Per credit hour | $473.00 | $25.00 | $7.35 | $4.00 | $509.35 |
| 3 credit hour | $1,419.00 | $75.00 | $22.05 | $12.00 | $1,528.05 |
Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
The online Bachelor of Science in Applied Science is a foundational degree for students interested in agricultural and environmental sciences.
The goal of the degree is to provide you with the science and leadership skills necessary to expand your career options, encourage life-long learning, and enrich your personal and civic life.
| Core Course Categories |
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46 - 48 credit hours |
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Investigations of Applied Science (AGRI 485) - 3 credit hours |
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Mathematics and Statistics (beyond college algebra) - 5 credit hours |
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Communication - 6 credit hours |
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Natural Sciences - 17-19 credit hours |
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Economics - 3 credit hours |
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Humanities and Social Sciences - 12 credit hours |
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| Required Core Courses |
AGRO 153, ENTO/BIOS 115, AGRI 115, FDST 131, NRES 108 & 422, and AECN 265 |
22 credit hours |
| Degree Concentration Areas |
Within the degree there are four concentration areas. Students choose the courses they take within each area. A minimum of 30 hours must be completed at the 200 level or above and a minimum of 15 hours must be completed at the 300 level or above.
- Food, Animal and Plant Science - 9 credit hours
- Food Genetics, Biotechnology and Processing - 6 credit hours
- Ecology - 9 credit hours
- Entrepreneurship, Economics and Policy - 6 credit hours
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30 credit hours |
| Elective Courses |
There are 20–22 free elective credit hours that can be used for additional university courses of the student’s choice or to include transfer credits that don’t apply directly to the degree. |
20 - 22 credit hours |
| TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS |
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120 CREDIT HOURS |
View a list of courses for this degree >
Faculty from several colleges and many departments offer online courses that apply to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree program. You will work with a faculty adviser to choose courses that meet your goals while helping you to complete your bachelor's degree. Faculty members of the Applied Science Advisory Committee are:
David Aiken, J.D., Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics
Mark Balschweid, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Steve Danielson, Ph.D., Director, Applied Science Degree Program and Associate Professor, Department of Entomology
Dave Gosselin, Ph.D., Professor, School of Natural Resources
Tiffany Heng-Moss, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Entomology
Dennis McCallister, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
Bryan Reiling, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Entomology
Randy Wehling, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology