Colleges that offer two year programs are more likely to be career focused and usually offer more certificate/Associates programs so that students can enter the work force quickly (generally these include nursing certifications, computer certifications, and many mid-and-entry level jobs). Four year institutions usually grant Bachelors and Masters degrees for those who aspire to professions in the legal field, medical practitioners such as surgeons, and teachers.
A two year degree, commonly known as an Associate's Degree, is considered a lower level of study than a four year degree, which is commonly known as a Bachelor's Degree. However, some two year courses of study attempt to concentrate on a particular field and bypass the general, or liberal arts, areas thus turning out students with a less broad, but more focused education.
Associates (Community College Level) vs. Bachelors (Four Year College or University)
Community College Level
An Associate degree (community college) is designed as a two year program of study as a full-time student provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college. Evidently it would take longer as a part-time student. Within the United States, the associates typically falls into three main categories; Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Science (AS), and Associates of Applied Science (AAS). An associates of arts (AA), and associates in science (AS) degrees are typically designed for transfer to a four year college or university. Therefore, these degrees have a strong liberal arts emphasis and include a good balance of humanities, social science, and written communication along with the exact sciences especially in higher level math. They also have the foundational course work needed as prerequisites for the higher level courses at the four year institution. The AAS was typically designed as a terminal degree giving the student all the expertise needed to enter the workforce after completion of the degree. However, today, many AAS degree are transferable, but the student should meet with the transfer counselor for appropriate direction when it comes to the AAS degrees. Depending on the program of study and state mandates, the associates can take anywhere from 60 to 64 credits to complete. Some programs of study (usually within the health related fields) may take a bit more in credits.
Four Year College or University Level
The bachelors degree (four year institution college or university) is designed as a four year program of study provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university. Again, part-time students will take longer to complete the degree. How long it would take depends on the credit load taken per semester. Basically, within the United States there are two common categories; Bachelors of Arts (BA), and Bachelors of Science (BS). It depends on the institution and department within the school as to which focus they prefer.
The BA has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The BS is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
The number of credits required depends on the program of study. In general, the bachelors can take between 120 and 128 credits to complete. Some programs of study may take more. For example, architecture. The following are some differences between community colleges, and four year colleges and universities.
Community College
Many individuals start at the community college level for a variety of reasons to include:
Four Year Colleges and Universities
In the end, it is a matter of preference. Do you like being a big fish in a little pond, or a little fish in a big pond? Whichever you choose, you must be happy with your school, its offerings, the services provided, and environment. If you're not happy, you will not fair as well.
There are typically two year and four year institutions of higher learning, read the following for the difference. I wrote this because many individuals do not have a full understanding of the basic differences.
Associates (Community College Level) vs. Bachelors (Four Year College or University)
Community College Level
An Associate degree (two year community college) is designed as a two year program of study as a full-time student provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college. Evidently it would take longer as a part-time student. Within the United States, the associates typically falls into three main categories; Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Science (AS), and Associates of Applied Science (AAS). An associates of arts (AA), and associates in science (AS) degrees are typically designed for transfer to a four year college or university. Therefore, these degrees have a strong liberal arts emphasis and include a good balance of humanities, social science, and written communication along with the exact sciences especially in higher level math. They also have the foundational course work needed as prerequisites for the higher level courses at the four year institution. The AAS was typically designed as a terminal degree giving the student all the expertise needed to enter the workforce after completion of the degree. However, today, many AAS degree are transferable to four year institutions, but the student should meet with the transfer counselor for appropriate direction when it comes to the AAS degrees. Depending on the program of study and state mandates, the associates can take anywhere from 60 to 64 credits to complete. Some programs of study (usually within the health related fields) may take a bit more in credits.
Four Year College or University Level
The Bachelor's degree (four year college or university)is designed as a four year program of study provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university. Again, part-time students will take longer to complete the degree. How long it would take depends on the credit load taken per semester. Basically, within the United States there are two common categories; Bachelors of Arts (BA), and Bachelors of Science (BS). It depends on the institution and department within the school as to which focus they prefer.
The BA has a broader scope, with a strong emphasis on the humanities, theoretical and general knowledge in a recognized discipline, interdisciplinary field, or of a professional study.
The BS is more of a focused approach with a science base to include a balance of liberal arts, technological knowledge, math and computer oriented skills, and practical skills needed for a particular discipline within the field.
The number of credits required depends on the program of study. In general, the bachelors can take between 120 and 128 credits to complete. Some programs of study may take more. For example, architecture. The following are some differences between community colleges, and four year colleges and universities.
Community College
Many individuals start at the community college level for a variety of reasons to include:
Four Year Colleges and Universities
In the end, it is a matter of preference. Do you like being a big fish in a little pond, or a little fish in a big pond? Whichever you choose, you must be happy with your school, its offerings, the services provided, and environment. If you're not happy, you will not fair as well.
Yes Yes Yes well you can go for more. Or if you take online classes it is less. But mostley it is 4 years
Freshmen=9th grade, Sophomore=10th grade, Junior=11th grade, and Senior=12th grade.
The University offers Baccalaureate Degrees which require a four year program of studies.
These are typically careers that require the minimum of a bachelor's degree (four year program of study at a college or university) for entrance to the field.
It would depend greatly on the school. Some are expensive while others are not.
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mainly, the cost. it is MUCH less expensive to attend a 2 year. in CA a college unit is $20, at a 4 year, it is around $360 per unit.
$16,357 This is an average cost from a public colleege..
The projection will be around $16,000 a year just for tuition, for a school that will cost you $4,000 in todays economy.
At that rate, since it takes 4 years on average to earn a Bachelor's degree, it would cost you $30,666 x 4 = $122,664
At a community college, the class can range anywhere from $100 to $500. They are usually cheaper than 4 year universities.
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A two year college will not cost you near as much as a four year college will. Community colleges (usually two years) will have a low per credit hour rate. At a four year college (usually a university) their per credit hour rates are twice or sometimes three times more depending on where you attend.