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749 Associate Degree & Associate Degree degrees found

Associate Degree Programs Explained

Many students, not interested in spending four or more years on an advanced degree, yet knowing the value of having a degree choose to attain an Associate Degree instead.  This type of degree is available in many differing categories including arts, humanities and business.

Just what is an Associate Degree? It can be defined as an undergraduate academic degree that is typically earned at a junior, technical or community college. It takes most students two years to attain a degree of this type. Though there are many types of Associate Degrees, each has a commonality. This is the fact that each student must attain credits in “general education” courses such as English, algebra, and humanities.

Those who choose to gain an Associate degree often do so for similar reasons.  The first is the desire to have a degree. This stands to verify their competence to future employers. Secondly, some who decide to get an Associate degree do so because it takes less time and costs less money than a higher degree, and still has many of the same benefits.

Many factors influence the cost of getting an Associate Degree.  These include the educational institution offering the course, the country that the course if offered in, whether the course is online or on campus, and the actual subject of the degree being attained.

Many types of jobs are available to individuals who have an Associate Degree. Frequently, employers see this type of degree as a great reason to hire because they understand the commitment and dedication it has taken an individual to do the schooling. Careers in technology, fashion, health studies and aviation are all available to those who have an Associate Degree.

Narrowing down which field of study you are interested is an important step to attaining an Associate Degree. The next step should be to search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.