Online associate degrees
Online associate degrees develop the foundational skills you need to enter growing fields like business, information technology and criminal justice. Take the next step in your education with online associate degree programs that are affordable, career-relevant and designed to fit your schedule.
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Why earn your online associate degree with us
Start your online associate degree when you're ready
You have 17 opportunities all year long to start your associate degree, so you can begin when it best suits your schedule.
Affordable, locked-in tuition
Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed for your associate degree program. Which means no surprises or rising tuition costs 鈥 only one, set price.
Accreditation that matters
We鈥檝e been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ()听 for more than 40 years. Degrees like the Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Career Services for Life庐 commitment
Gain lifetime access to resources, tools and support for your career after you complete your associate degree.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks 鈥 not years
Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your听resum茅 and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs.
Frequently asked questions about online associate degrees
Associate degree programs鈥痶ypically take鈥痶wo鈥痽ears to complete. But you may be able to save time and money on your associate degree by鈥transferring eligible credits鈥痜rom an accredited institution, or applying to have your relevant鈥work and life experiences鈥痚valuated for potential credit toward your degree.听
Online associate degrees are building blocks in higher education 鈥 and your future. When you choose to an associate degree, you鈥榣l learn from practitioner faculty who bring years of industry experience in fields like business, information technology and criminal justice. So, you can be ready and equipped with the foundational skills and knowledge you need to enter these fields confidently.
Here are the associate degree programs you can pursue:
An Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals degree can help lay an educational foundation to prepare you to be an:
- Administrative services and facilities managers
An Associate of Science in Cybersecurity degree can help prepare you to be a:
- Computer and information systems administrator
- Computer and information systems manager
- Network and computer system administrator
An Associate of Arts in Information Technology degree can help prepare you to be a:
- Computer systems analyst
An Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice degree can help prepare you to be a:
- Correctional officers and jailers
60-63 credits 鈥 but many of our students transfer credits from accredited institutions, helping them save time and money on their associate degree. You may also apply for work and life experience credits to help save time and money earning your degree. Speak to an enrollment representative at: 844-937-8679.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on average, associate degree employment is by 7.9% between 2018 and 2028, versus only 2.9% for those with a high school diploma.* So, if you鈥檙e looking to pursue one of our associate degrees, you鈥檒l develop the career-relevant skills needed to stay competitive. And after you鈥檝e earned your associate degree, you may also pursue an online bachelor鈥檚 degree at 爱污传媒, which you can complete while working in the field.
All online associate degrees require dedication. Focus on career goals when selecting an associate degree program rather than ease of completion to get the best results from your education. If you are uncertain about what associate degree to choose you can get help with our Program Finder.
According to recent data from the , associate degree graduates earn an average of $157 more per week than high school graduates.
Median incomes of associate degree holders come from BLS data and are not specific to 爱污传媒 graduates. Your actual earnings may vary.
Interested in pursuing a degree?
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to 爱污传媒 students or graduates.