Associate Degrees

An associate degree is normally the equivalent to the first two years of a four year United States bachelor's degree program. Associate degrees can be in almost any discipline, ranging from Arts to Business to Technology. The schools listed here offer associate degrees that can be earned either in class or online. An associate degree is often the first step toward a new job or a more advanced degree, such as a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or a doctoral degree.

In the box below, you can see the range of options for associate's degrees. Click on any item to see a list of schools offering degrees in that area.

Online Programs

business, computer repair, criminal justice, healthcare, multimedia, more...

Business Programs

accounting, eCommerce, management, marketing, MBA, more...

Technology Programs

information technology, networking, programming, more...

Legal Education

criminal justice, legal, security, more...

Healthcare and Medical Programs

dental assistant, healthcare management, medical assistant, ultrasound technician, more...

Graphic Design Programs

graphic design, illustration, interior design, web design, more...

Fashion Programs

fashion design, marketing, merchandising, more...

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