Charter College issued the following announcement.
Once you decided to get a degree, you probably narrowed it down to two options: an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree. Which one should you choose? A Bachelor’s Degree may qualify you for more jobs, but an Associate Degree takes less time to complete. If you’ve weighed the pros and cons of both degrees and still can’t decide, there is a third option to consider. You could earn your associate degree and then your bachelor’s degree.
Why Earn an Associate and a Bachelor’s Degree?
Earn two degrees? Won’t that take too long? Not if you start with an Associate degree and transfer those credits when you’re ready to begin your bachelor’s degree program?
Many of the classes you take to earn your Associate Degree will count toward the general education requirement for your Bachelor’s. So, if you were worried about the timeline, don’t be. You can still earn the more advanced Bachelor’s Degree in four years—or less.
If your ultimate goal is to earn a Bachelor’s Degree, you can think of your Associate Degree as a stepping stone that will break the process up into more manageable pieces. There are other advantages to earning an Associate Degree before your Bachelor’s Degree.
An Associate Degree Shows Commitment
An Associate Degree demonstrates that you’re ready to commit to a better future. Your employer will note that you take your classes—and your career—seriously. Plus, at the end of your program, you’ll have something tangible to show for all of that hard work.
An Associate Degree Proves You Can Do It
Once you earn your Associate Degree, you’ll know that you’re capable of starting—and completing—an educational program. On the way to your Bachelor’s Degree, you’ll be more aware, prepared, and poised for success. Already half-way to that higher degree, you’ll also be more motivated to charge through your final months of classes.
You Can Get to Work
On a traditional path to a four-year degree, students often don’t have much to show for it. But after you complete your Associate Degree program, you’ll have an actual degree. This means that you’ll already be qualified for certain entry-level jobs, so you can start to earn money—and build your resume—while you’re still in school.
You’ll Be More Competitive in the Job Market
Whether it’s an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree, you’ll be more competitive in the job market. With a Bachelor’s Degree, you’ll have an edge over those who only have a high school diploma or an Associate Degree, and you may be eligible for jobs that require that degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you’ll also be more likely to be employed than those with just an associate degree.
Are you ready to get started? At Charter College, we offer degree programs in Business, Health Care, Information Technology, and some Trades. Call 888-200-9942 to learn more now.
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