Only one way I know, and that is take more summer courses. Every day you don't have school, do more. Every summer you spend on school and extra courses you cut down almost a year of work.
The order of college degrees is Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD, MD and JD. A Bachelors degree would be higher than an Associates degree.
An associates degree is two years furthered of high school so in all reality it's going to look much better to have an associates rather than just a high school diploma.
Yes, most accelerated programs are 2 years shorter than regular programs. You can get an accelerated associates degree in ay ear.
It depends on state mandates. However, in the 26 years I have been in higher education, I have never been made aware of any college within the Unites States, that offers an associates degree with less than 60 credits. Most states have a mandate of no less than 64 credits.
No, if you have your BSN you are considered first for jobs, make more money starting off, and move up faster than if you only have your A.S. degree
Yes. # Certificate/diploma # Associates # Bachelors # Masters # PhD
Becoming a Registered Nurse. Those with the four year degree earn lots more than those with the 2 year Associates degree.
Answer 1: Assuming that the two years of the associates degree count toward the entire first two (freshman and sophomore) years of the bachelors degree, then the student would enter said bachelors degree as a full junior, and would then need to complete only the junior and senior years. In such a circumstance, it would take just two (2) years of full-time study, after the associates degree, to earn a bachelors degree.An associates degree is nothing more than one-half of a bachelors degree. Simple as that.
If the associates is in a business transferable program, it should take no more than two years to complete your bachelors. They do offer accelerated programs also where you can finish in less time.
Your local community college is often the best place to obtain an associates degree. Community colleges offer many associate degrees and often times the cost is much less than a larger university.
The bachelor's degree would be preferred by most employers. However, the associates degree does not mean you are worth less as an employee. It depends on the individual, their expertise, experience, dedication, commitment, etc. Remember, employers are not only looking at the degree, but the person as a whole.
Yes you can. There are many individuals who have more than one academic degree in related areas.