Online Associate’s Degree

An associate’s degree traditionally takes about two years to complete. Many people who pursue an associate’s degree plan to put their credits towards a bachelor’s degree, and some associate’s programs are designed to make this easy. Workers with associate’s degrees earn about $8,000 more per year than those with high school diplomas alone.

It’s also generally less expensive. Many students spend two years earning an associate’s degree and then transfer to a bachelor’s program to save money. Here’s a breakdown of the types of associate’s degrees you can earn online:

Associates of Arts (AA): Associates of Arts degrees generally apply to the

arts and humanities. Many jobs in this area require a bachelor’s, so AA degrees are most often applied towards a bachelor’s degree

at a later date.

Associates of Science (AS): Associates of Science degrees apply to subjects heavy in science and math. As with the AA, AS degrees are often transferred to a bachelor’s program.