Overview

The Controlled Indoor Agriculture program at Northern Michigan University provides a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience for students interested in this rapidly expanding field.

What It's All About

The program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, equipping students with the tools needed to excel in controlled environment agriculture. Students have access to state-of-the-art greenhouses, vertical farming systems, and hydroponic setups, where they gain valuable experience in crop cultivation, plant nutrition, pest management, and automation technologies.

The curriculum also emphasizes

sustainability and resource management,

highlighting the importance of minimizing water usage, energy consumption, and chemical inputs.

With dedicated faculty members, industry partnerships, and a strong focus on experiential learning,

NMU's controlled indoor agriculture program prepares students for successful careers in the thriving and innovative field of indoor farming.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Indoor Living Environments
Innovative Growing Systems
Commercial Crop Production
Produce Safety Risk Management
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
Food and Film
Nutrition for Humans

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture View 429 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.25 or higher, you will be admitted to NMU.
Application - Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Transcripts - Request your official high school transcript(s) be sent to the Admissions Office.
Non-native speakers of English must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20198 USD / year

≈ 20198 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14702 USD / year

≈ 14702 USD / year

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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