Associates Degrees Rates
An Associate Degree is a type of academic degree that is awarded by a bachelor's degree-granting institution, junior colleges and community colleges as well. Typically, an associate degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor's degree program. Associates degrees are awarded in the United States and, more rarely, Canada, though this type of degree is also being added to the academic degree systems of other countries.
Australia added associate degrees to their Australian Qualifications Framework in 2004, though very few academic programs have begun to use the title. In the United Kingdom, foundation degrees are the equivalent to associate's degrees. As an equivalent to higher diplomas, Hong Kong initiated various associate's degree programs.
There are four general categories of associate's degrees, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Business Administration.
Associate of Arts degrees are generally awarded for academic programs that are intended for transfer to a four year university or college. Typically students working toward an AA degree will major in social sciences of humanities, though general studies students may also receive Associate of Arts degrees.
Associate of Science degrees are, like AA degrees, awarded to those seeking to enter the work force or a four year college or university upon completion of an associate's degree program.
Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded to students to relax some of the general education requirements so that when the have completed the associate's degree portion of their education, they can focus more on their specific area of study. This type of associate's degree is especially intended for those seeking to continue their education at a four year college or university.
Associate of Business Administration degrees are often awarded to students for completing academic programs that are terminal or intended for continuing education at a four year university or college, typically with a business related major.
Many people earn associate's bachelor's and master's degrees while working by attending evening classes. This practice has become so prevalent that t has been estimated that more degrees are earned this way than through full-time day studies. Getting an associate's degree is a wonderful way to get started on furthering your education.
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Which is better to have a certificate in auto collision repair, or the associates degree?
I am in the process of going back to school to enter the automotive repair industry. I need to know whether its worth it to just the the one year degree or go for the 2 year associates degree, any information would be appreciated, along with what type of jobs and pay rates are out there.
What is the pay rate for an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement? any state?
I was wondering if an Associates Degree gets you paid more money rather than a regular deputy who just went to Academy straight out of High School.
Deputy has the 8yr experience
and Im about to jump into Academy.
Will he still be getting paid more than me(i dont know his wage)?
Would a law firm rather hire a Paralegal with an Associates degree, or one that has a Bachelors degree?
I graduated in January 2008 with an Associate’s degree for Pralegalism, and I am now taking classes for my Bachelor’s in Business Management. Would a law firm rather hire a person with a Bachelor’s degree?
Are the pay rates different with an Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree?
I also have about 7 years of office experience.
I am thinking about joining the US Navy, but I am curious about the pay rates?
I took 2 and a half years of JROTC in high school and currently have my Associates degree, what rate/rank would I start at when I enlist? Also, would I be paid twice a month or once a month? I know that the pay rate for an E-2 is $1622.10, but is that monthly or twice a month? I realize that I should go to a recruiter, but I want to get all of the facts before I go to them. Thanks.
Split that in half. If you are an E-2 you would make 1622 a month but that is before taxes. It is split between two payments on the 1st and 15th of every month.
Where can I get statistics showing global graduation rates in under 25 year olds at bachelors level?
I’m trying to find global statistics that exclude qualifications below bachelors level. I think that a lot of the statistics out there include associates degrees and similar in the tally. I’m also looking for graduation rates not enrolment rates.
Thanks!
The link below might help. It shows you info for many countries. It shows the typical age range in each in each country when people receive a bachelors degree. Then shows the percentage of the population in that age range who received a bachelors degree. Last year given is 2005 and male/female breakdown in given.
Do both, then you will have a backup.
Pay is the same, however all employers would prefer an employee with additional schooling. A bachelors degree does look better than an associates degree on a resume.
That is determined by each department, so there is no universal answer. Some departments give you a lump sum each year, others give you a percentage. Some departments do not pay anything extra.