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associates degree
I strongly want to avoid college. So, I researched different degree programs and found that an associates degree is PERFECT for me, so don't try to convince me otherwise, please. Here are my questions:
1) In what area should I specialize in order to get the degree most quickly? I don't like history or social sciences at all (psycology/humanities=NO)
2) Are associates degrees easy and quick to obtain, or is that just what everyone thinks?
3) What good paying jobs are available for people with associate degrees? I already know that you can be a flight attendant, dental assistant, and therapist assistants, but what else is out there?
Thank you SO much. I want to get this degree out of the way really quickly, but not overwhelm myself with studying, you know? Thanks again.
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1. it just depends on what kind of job you want...the alternative to humanities is like sciences and they probobly wouldn't be the easiest to obtain.
2. yes
3. there aren't really any...the country has become too competetive and any employer will hire a college educated person over an AA degree any day
since this is an advice site, i'm going to advise you to go to college, even if its a small school. it may seem like a pain now, but you will make so much more money and have so many more opportunities open to you. an AA degree(esp. one that is easy to obtain) kind of shows employers that you're not willing to put forth the work. so unless you want to be just an assistant all your life i would go to college.
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Are you talking about Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or a certificate? The answers vary depending on to which you are referring.
One normally completes an AA in order to go on to complete a higher degree (ie, a BA, which takes about four years). An AS takes about two years and sends you straight into the work force. A certificate usually takes less than a year and trains you for technical professions (AC repair, EMT, ect.) Now, to answer your questions.
1) Your best bet here is to talk to a college counselor. They can give you a test that will determine preferences and skills, which will help you decide which path to take.
2) An AS is fairly quick to obtain (2 years), but it's ease will depend on your skills and which degree you choose.
3) I started with Paralegal/Legal Assisting AS and then headed into law. But you can always just stay as a paralegal. Once again, your best bet is to write down all your questions and take them to a college counselor. It's free, and that's what they're there for.
I hope that helped!
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1) Whatever you want that your college offers, this should reflect your interests and what you enjoy studying or want to eventually persue a career in.
2) They are easy, as in they only take about two years to get, instead of the usual 4
3)Honestly, not much. There isn't much you can do with an AA degree, and noone, no employers look at AA degrees as real degrees, because they really aren't. Medical/dental assistant jobs, for example, are nothing to write home about. They require (like any job that only requires an AA degree) very little skill and education and anyone with a pulse can aquire them. They don't even pay much at all. This is why (in my opinion) your focus on just getting an AA degree is misguided. it IS an easy way out to avoid real college, but you can't get anywhere NEAR as good or as well paying a career with just an AA. Most people find jobs that pay much more and do not require any such education, and then find that they wasted their time/money on getting their AA. My advice is, if you don't want to go to college- don't. Find something that doesn't require anything of the sort. An AA degree sounds great but in the real world they are essentially worthless.
I don't mean to burst your bubble, or insult anyone who has such a degree or career, I'm just giving you the advice I have found in my real world experience. Generally, people with AA degrees are looked down upon (by those of us with higher education) as people who couldn't get into "real" college and can't do any better then that. Just wanted to let you know, and I hope it helps your decision.
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