Associate's Degree Quick Facts

• Associate's degrees can be completed in around two years.
• Many professional and higher-paying jobs require that candidates have a minimum of an Associate's degree in a specialized field to be considered for employment.
• Associate's degrees are less expensive than bachelor degrees.
• Associate's degrees allow you to move on to earn a bachelor's degrees.

Recommended Associate's Degree Colleges

Founded in 1993, Capella University was the inspiration of Stephen Shank, former CEO of the Tonka Corporation. Capella offers more than 700 online courses and undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than 93 specialized areas of study. Capella's student body spans all 50 states and 63 countries. Capella's round-the-clock access allows students to download assignments, read and contribute to discussions, review faculty feedback, and more.

Daytona College, located in Ormond Beach, Florida, is dedicated to providing each individual, who enrolls in our school, quality training at a reasonable cost. Students are provided with the knowledge necessary for them to become proficient Massage Therapists.

North Florida Institute strives to serve the needs of the region, providing well-trained students to work in very distinct fields. From personal services to administrative and business training, NFI helps to meet the needs of surrounding communities looking for competent professionals. And it helps meet the needs of its students by providing quality training and potential for career advancement in the specialty of their choosing.

North Florida Institute strives to serve the needs of the region, providing well-trained students to work in very distinct fields. From personal services to administrative and business training, NFI helps to meet the needs of surrounding communities looking for competent professionals. And it helps meet the needs of its students by providing quality training and potential for career advancement in the specialty of their choosing.

ITT Technical Institutes have been committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in today's fastest growing career fields since 1969. ITT Tech understands the pace at which technology and the world changes, so it is devoted to doing it can to prepare students to meet challenges and succeed.

At the multiple Remington College campuses throughout the US, students are provided with a unique learning experience which helps them succeed at the next level. Not only does Remington educate their students, but it also helps them find jobs upon completion of their educational program.

Virginia College is a private, proprietary institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma programs, baccalaureate degrees, and master's degrees that strengthen the student's ability to enter or maintain a chosen career. Virginia College has been doing so for the past 30 years. Virginia College Online continues the tradition of giving lives new direction, offering the chance to pursue a degree while maintaining commitments to work and family.

Founded in 1918 and located in Clinton, Iowa, Ashford University?s online program gives its students the flexibility to complete their academics on their own time, working their studies around their busy schedules. Students earn their degrees in an accelerated format, which means that they will be done with their program in two years or less. AU Online offers programs in many career fields, so that students may develop new skills to apply to their professional lives.

Whether you're just getting started or ready to move up the corporate ladder, Lansdale School of Business has focused education to fit your needs. You can earn an Associate of Specialized Business in just 17 months with our no-nonsense education. Lansdale School of Business is a private co-educational, junior college institution dedicated to offering practical career education in business to promote the occupational competence, professional awareness and personal growth of its students.

Founded in 1976 and located on a number of different campuses across the country as well as online, the University of Phoenix gives its students a chance to pursue their education while still maintaining a busy work schedule. The flexible scheduling is one of the highlights of the University of Phoenix, which allows students to take classes on their own time while still working at the same time.

Founded in 1953 in Denver, the college began as the Denver Institute of Technology, offering diploma and degree programs in a variety of technical fields. Since it was acquired by Alta Colleges, Inc., what now is Westwood College has greatly expanded its offerings by using its approach of career-focused education to reach an even greater number of students. With 12,000 students over 17 campuses in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia, Texas and Southern California, students everywhere can benefit from the Westwood experience.

City College at Casselberry is unique because it offers a blend of international and cultural diversity. Students not only learn about the global environment, they experience it. City College offers a comprehensive curriculum that is academically challenging and includes the latest knowledge and concepts in the related fields as well as the arts and sciences. With small class sizes students receive personalized attention.

City College was established in 1984 as Draughon's College of Business, a branch of Draughon's Junior College of Business founded in 1896. Since then it has expanded to a total of three branches in Florida, with locations in Gainesville, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The mission and goal of City College is to educate and train students in their chosen field and to enhance their career choices.