Online Associate Degree Schools

• AIU Online Programs offered: Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration Associate's (AABA) - Human Resources Associate's (AABA) - Medical Coding and Billing Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication Associate's of Business Administration

• American Sentinel University Programs offered: AS in Criminal Justice AS in Geographic Information Systems AS in Health Information Management - Medical Coding & Billing

• Ashford University Programs offered: Business

• Ashworth University Programs offered: Accounting Business Management Computer Information Management Construction Management Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Finance Health Care Management Human Resource Management Marketing more...

• Baker College Online Programs offered: AS in Industrial Technology AS of Accounting - Computer Information Systems AS of Accounting - Management AS of Business - Accounting AS of Business - General AS of Business - HR Management AS of Business - Management AS of Business - Marketing AS of Computer Info Systems - Microcomputer Apps AS of Computer Programming more...

• Colorado Technical University Online Programs offered: Associate of Science in General Studies Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies Associate's Degree in Accounting (ASACC) Associate's Degree in Business Administration (ASBA) Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) Associate's Degree in Information Technology (ASIT) Associate's Degree in Medical Billing and Coding (ASMBC)

• DeVry University Programs offered: Associate - Accounting Associate - Health Information Technology Associate - Network Systems Administration Associate - Web Graphic Design Associate-Accounting Associate-Electronics and Computer Technology Associate-Health Information Technology Associate-Network Systems Administration Associate-Web Graphic Design

• ECPI College of Technology Programs offered: Accounting Administration Accounting Systems Administration Biomedical Equipment Technology Business Systems Administration Computer Electronics Engineering Technology Computer Network Technology Criminal Justice Technology Information Technology - Computer Programming Information Technology - Web Design Information Technology/Networking & Security Management more...

• Ellis College Programs offered: A.A.S. - Accounting A.A.S. - Business Administration (Finance) A.A.S. - Business Administration (General Management) A.A.S. - Business Administration (Marketing) A.A.S. - Communication Arts A.A.S. - Telecommunications Technology Certificate - Early Childhood Education Certificate - Technical Writing

• Kaplan University Programs offered: A.A.S. in Business Administration/Management A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems/Networking A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems/Programming A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems/Web Development A.A.S. in Criminal Justice A.A.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections A.A.S. in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement A.A.S. in Criminal Justice/Private Security A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies more...

• Keiser University eCampus Online Programs offered: Accounting AA (Online) Business Administration AS (Online) Criminal Justice AS (Online) Fire Science AS (Online) Health Services Administration AS (Online) Homeland Security AA (Online) Information Technology AS (Online) Paralegal Studies AA (Online)

• National American University Programs offered: Accounting Applied Management Business Administration Information Technology Medical Staff Services Mgmt

• Penn Foster College Programs offered: Accounting Business Management Civil Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Finance Graphic Design more...

• South University Programs offered: Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

• Strayer University Online Programs offered: AA in Accounting AA in Acquisition & Contract Management AA in Business Admin AA in Economics AA in General Studies AA in Information Systems AA in Marketing

• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division Programs offered: Graphic Design Web Design and Interactive Media

• University of Phoenix Programs offered: AA in Accounting AA in Business AA in Communications AA in Criminal Justice AA in General Studies AA in Health Care Administration AA in Human Services Management AA in Information Technology AA in Information Technology/Networking AA in Information Technology/Visual Communication more...

• Virginia College Online Programs offered: AS - Accounting Specialist AS - Administrative Office Management AS - Criminal Justice AS - Human Resources Management AS - Paralegal Studies

• Westwood College Online Programs offered: Computer Network Engineering Graphic Design and Multimedia Paralegal Software Engineering

• WCU Programs offered: AS in Health Care Administration Associate Degree in Nursing (LVN to RN) Online AS in Health Care Administration

What is an Associate Degree Program? (continued from top)

An associate's degree program usually takes two years of full time study at a college or vocational school. There are three basic types of associate's degree programs. The first type of associate's degree program is the Associate of Arts degree (AA). This is a two year degree that is often completed through a community college. This type of degree is typically the preparatory course of study that is transferred to a college or university toward a four-year bachelor's degree. The AA degree is usually focused on the humanities courses such as arts and languages. An Associate of Sciences (AS) degree program is focused more on mathematics and the sciences.

Unlike the other two types of associate's degree programs, the Associate of Applied Science degree program (AAS) is usually a goal of its own. This type of degree is usually available from community colleges or tech schools. Generally, the AAS is directed toward occupational degrees. AAS degrees can help propel you into a career in nursing, physiotherapy, lab tech, welding, construction, plumbing or electronics. If you have a desire to work in one of the vocational careers, begin by enrolling in an associate's degree program.