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University Online features one of our most diverse educational
degree and certification program offerings, with more than
100 programs to choose from. Programs are available for certification,
Associate Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, and Master's Degrees.
We would be surprised if you are unable to find a program
that fits your needs for any of these degree/certification
levels, Kaplan has a program for just about everyone.
Once again, if you are considering choosing a Bachelor's
Degree versus an Associate's Degree, take into account the
time commitment, and cost as the two biggest concerns. Kaplan
offers undergraduate Associate Degrees program with a primary
agenda to prepare students for career advancement in a variety
of fields with the knowledge, communication skills, critical
thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern
workplace.
Kaplan's Online Bachelor Degree programs drill deeper into
specialized fields of study as well, which is why these programs
often take 2-3 Years longer to complete for full time students.
Because traditional Bachelor Degree programs take a longer
time to complete, the Kaplan Bachelors Degrees provide additional
education and skilled training for your chosen major.
Browse our featured Associate and Bachelor Degree granting
University programs below. Links are organized by field of
study. You may then request admissions, enrollment, or general
information online by completing the online information request
form below. A professional academic advisor will then contact
you to discuss your educational needs.
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page is dedicated to helping potential students understand the difference
between undergraduate degrees, as we compare the Bachelor Degree
versus the Associate Degree programs. There are numerous educational
institutions that offer programs ranging from certification, diploma,
associate and bachelor level course work. Both certification and
diploma programs tend to take less than one year to complete, and
are often supplemental to a chosen career as a specialized area
of education, such as a computer certification for a technician.
An Associate Degree program provides the flexibility of completing
the first two years of basic college level academics whether you
are a full time or part time student, and often leads into a traditional
four-year bachelor Degree program. The Associate Degree allows students
to maintain a full time job or schedule that might otherwise conflict
with a full four year Bachelor Degree program. When comparing the
Bachelor Degree vs. the Associate Degree from a value standpoint,
you will often find a much better value in terms of cost of education
when it comes to the Associate Degree program. On the other side
of that argument, education is often considered an investment, and
the degree you earn will reflect that monetary value. A traditional
four year Bachelor Degree would often be valued more by a potential
employer as you pursue a career path, depending of course on the
level of importance that employer places on education. Bachelor
Degree programs allow students to spend more time within a chosen
major or minor as defined by the Bachelor Degree curriculum, which
will encompass a greater scope of study over a longer timeframe
than that of a two year Associate Degree. When selecting a program,
try to speak with an enrollment advisor to discuss your individual
needs as they apply towards the schools curriculum. Earning an associate
degree versus a bachelor degree depends greatly upon your personal
situation, interests, schedule, and goals.
