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  • There are many options for students who wish to pursue postsecondary education. One common form of educational advancement is the associates degree. It is particularly useful for students wishing to obtain a degree cheaply and for less time than that involved in a bachelors.

    Definition

    The US Department of Education defines an associates degree as "an award that requires completion of an organized program of study of at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time academic study or more than 60, but less than 120 semester credit hours."

    Uses

    Associates degrees can be used to provide technical training for a career or as a stepping stone for a bachelors.

    Transfer Degrees

    Many students with less than stellar high school GPAs will obtain an associates degree in before applying to a four year program. This improves their chances of acceptance into a better program.

    Technical Degrees

    Many technical fields are hiring graduates with associates degrees because of the hands on training that is common in most programs.

    Common Occupations

    Some occupations primarily hire graduates with associates degrees. These include computer support technicians, funeral directors, engineering technicians, paralegals, and semiconductor professors. The health care industry also hires many people with associate degrees.

    Source:

    US Department of Education

    Bureau of Labor Statistics

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