Fast 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

Articles

5 Hot Jobs for Associate Degree Holders
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released data on the fastest growing jobs for 2010-2020. Here are five of the hottest jobs for those with an associate degree. Read More >
2012-02-27
How to Get a Degree and Ditch the Debt
Ready to get a degree but scared off by the prospect of graduating with a mountain of student debt? Learn how to quickly earn a degree that can have you in the workforce and out of the red. Read More >
2011-09-14
Lifetime Benefit of an Associate Degree Could Be $400,000
A White House summit last fall shed light on the financial concerns of community colleges and what it plans to do to help the institutions remain viable for the many students counting on them in their journey to earn an associate's degree or certificate. Read More >
2011-03-15
All Associate Degree Articles

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.

Online Associate Degree Programs

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University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Everest University Online

Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

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Kaplan University

Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education.

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Ultimate Medical Academy Online

Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers industry-relevant knowledge and training for in demand careers in healthcare.

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Liberty University

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.

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Florida Tech University Online

Thanks to Florida Tech offering intensive degree programs 100% online, students located all over the world have the opportunity to access the same world-class education as those who attend classes on the main campus in Melbourne, Florida.

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