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An associate’s degree comes under the broad banner known as an undergraduate degree. In general these take two years to complete, although on occasion these might take three years, depending on the area of study. The degree consists of three parts:

• General education
• A major field of study
• Elective classes

Together these lead to the necessary 60 credit hours to gain an associate’s degree. It is possible to gain this qualification at a community college, business college, trade school or online college. Once completed, an associate’s degree offers the choice of entering the workforce or you can then transfer into a bachelor’s program with only a further year or two until completion.

Associate’s degrees are available in a multitude of different subjects – in fact almost anything you care to think of. The U.S. Department of Labor states that a degree of this type will qualify the holder to enter the trade of some of the U.S.A.’s most popular and fastest growing occupations; for example, those who wish to work in I.T support., veterinary technicians, nursing, legal secretaries, business finance and dental hygienists.