How many years to get an associated degree?

Answer 1

It depends on how many courses one plans to take per semester. Most associate

degrees require about 64 hours of college credit. If an individual were to take 16

credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters and take summers off then one

could complete the degree within 2 years.

If one can get college credit through life experience, advance placement exams, and

CLEP exams and took summer classes and classes between semesters then the

degree could be completed in a shorter time frame.

Answer 2

The associates degree 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, and provided the student does not require prerequisite coursework as a result of basic skills testing. There are some programs of study that may take a bit longer depending on the number of credits required. Usually these are programs within the health related fields. In addition, for students who require developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing, it would take longer. How much longer would depend on the extent of the developmental courses they are required to take. Evidently, those individuals who attend college on a part-time bases would also extend their time in school. How much longer would depend on the credit load carried each semester. Typically, an associates degree takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the specific school, program of study, and state mandates.