Associate Degrees Online Degree Programs

You can opt to complete an associate degrees online if you have a busy schedule. With an associate's degree, you generally need another 2 years or 60 credit hours to complete a bachelor's or to be qualified for an entry-level position.

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Associate degrees usually take two years to complete. In the United States, many people get associate degree online qualifications from a community college, junior college, technical college, or a four-year college offering an associates level. After your two-year degree you can spend about two more years or about 60 credit hours and learn a bachelors degree. Two-year degrees online are designed either to prepare students for a career or occupation, or to provide a foundation for a baccalaureate degree program. Two-year virtual learning is available in business, liberal arts, and other disciplines.

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Associate Degrees Online Programs

Online Associate Degrees in Business and Management

South University

• AS in Accounting
• AS in Business Administration
• AS in Business Administration - Hospitality Management

Bryant & Stratton College

• AA in Business
• AS in Accounting

DeVry University

• Associate - Accounting

University of Phoenix

• AA in Accounting

• AAS in Accounting

Liberal Arts & General Studies Associate Degree

• A.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
• ASIS / Communication
• ASIS / Early Childhood Development
• ASIS / Educational Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide)

• Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration
• Associate's (AABA) - Human Resources
• Associate's (AABA) - Medical Coding and Billing
• Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication

• AS of Business - HR Management
• AS of Business - Marketing

• AS - Human Resources Management

• AAS in Global Travel and Hospitality Management

Online Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice

South University

• AS in Paralegal Studies

University of Phoenix

• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Bryant & Stratton College

• AS in Criminal Justice
• Associate in Paralegal Studies

American InterContinental University (AIU)

• Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration

• A.A.S. in Criminal Justice

• AS - Criminal Justice

• Criminal Justice (Associates)

• Criminal Justice Associate - Corrections
• Criminal Justice Associate - Crime Scene Evidence
• Criminal Justice Associate - Homeland Security
• Criminal Justice Associate - Law Enforcement
• Criminal Justice Associate Degree

Online Associate Degrees in Education and Early Childhood Development

University of Phoenix

• AA in Paraprofessional Education

• ASIS / Early Childhood Development
• ASIS / Educational Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide)

Online Associates Degrees in Computer Information Technology, and Engineering

• Associate - Electronics & Computer Technology
• Associate - Network Systems Administration

• Electronics Engineering – Associate
• Network Security - Associate

Bryant & Stratton College

• AS in Information Technology - Networking Technology
• AS in Information Technology - Security Technology

Cleveland Institute of Electronics

• Associate Degree in Electronics
• Associate Degree in Computer Technology

• Associate's (AABA) - Information Systems

• A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems
• A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems / Network Administration
• A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems / Programming
• A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems / Web Development

University of Phoenix

• AA in Information Technology / Networking

• Associate Degree - Computer Network Engineering

Online Associate Degrees in Communications and Graphic Design

• Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication

• Graphic Design
• Web Design and Interactive Media

• Associate of Science in Graphic Design
• Associate of Science in Web Design

• AS of Web Design

• Multimedia Technologies Associate Degree - Web Design

Online Associate Degrees in Psychology

University of Phoenix

• Associates of Arts in Psychology

Liberty University

• AA in Psychology

Online Associates Degrees in Healthcare and Health Administration

• Associate - Health Information Technology

University of Phoenix

• AA in Health Care Administration

South University

• AS in Allied Health Science

Bryant & Stratton College

• Associate in Administrative Assistant
• Associate in Human Resources Specialist
• Associate in Medical Administrative Assistant

American InterContinental University (AIU)

• Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration

• A.A.S. in Medical Transcription

• Health Information Technician Associate Degree

Associate Degree Education and Training

Associate degrees online usually require the completion of a least 60-semester credit hours to obtain. Programs are made up of general education requirements, major requirements, and electives. Full time study is equal to 4 semesters or 15 semester credit hours. Accelerated distance two-year programs are also available online. Most associate degrees online have many of the same requirements as on-campus or in-classroom courses.

In the United States, general education courses are an integral part of most associate degrees online and include coursework in Communication, Natural Sciences/Mathematics, Humanities, and Social Science. You can earn an accredited Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree program, an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program or an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs depending on whether you pursue arts or science track.

Associate Degree Careers

Many associate degrees online lead to careers in Accounting, Arts and Humanities Business & Management, Criminal Justice, Design, Early Childhood Development, Education, Engineering, Computers and Technology, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Law and Paralegal, Marketing, Social Sciences, and Telecommunications to mention a few.

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Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

According to the United States Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average income for full-time employees with associate's degree reached close to $37,500 in 2006. This is more than $6,500 above the average salary of employees with only a high school diploma or GED. On the higher end of the scale, with associate degrees online is around $52,000. This does however vary according to the employer,location, industry, experience, and the particular associates of arts or associates of science concentration.

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