Online Associate Degree Programs

 

Are you ready for a change in your career but don't have the time or resources for a traditional four-year degree program? Most online associate's degrees can be completed in a year or two, and provide focused, industry-specific training in the field of your choice--all from the comfort of your home computer.

 

Advantages of an Online Associate's Degree

A shortened course of study means you pay less tuition and you're ready for your new job that much sooner. Even better, an online associate's degree can increase your earning capacity--on average, associate's degree holders make about 15% more than high school graduates.

 

Quick Facts: Associate Degree

 

Should You Get an Online Associate's Degree?

How do you know if an associate's degree is right for you? This fast, flexible degree is good for people who:

• Want to get their degree as soon as possible

• Don't mind taking an entry-level job in their chosen field

• Want to spend less on tuition than they would in a four-year program

• May want to prepare for a bachelor's degree in the future

• Need a flexible class schedule

• Are interested in a vocational career such as health technology or administrative work

 

 

Who Might Need an Online Associate's Degree?

• A stay-at-home mom who's ready to start working

• A recent high school grad who needs career training for a specific job

• A working adult who wants to try a totally new field