BestColleges

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As a “lifer,” Fordham wasn't eligible to participate in prison education programs, but he fought back and earned a diploma, vocational certificates, and an associate degree from Miami Dade College. He received his associate degree with 18 other graduates, all of whom wore caps and gowns over their prison uniforms.

Associate's Degree 111

Associate's Degree Education Education Bachelor's Degree 111

BestColleges

MAY 16, 2024

They should just indicate on their application that they have earned or will earn an associate degree from a qualifying community college. Students who earned associate degrees before fall 2023 also qualify. No other forms or applications are required. Students don't have to come straight from community college.

Community College 98

Community College Community College Tuition Associate's Degree 98

BestColleges

APRIL 5, 2024

Students are eligible for three years of free tuition to earn an associate degree or certifications and can get an additional two years of free tuition to earn a bachelor's degree. Students are eligible for three years of free tuition to earn an associate degree, certifications, and credentials.

Tuition 94

Tuition Community College Community College Bachelor's Degree 94

BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Massachusetts will soon offer free associate degrees for people who don't already hold a degree. Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college. The state will also create a pathway for tuition-free nursing school.

Community College 98

Community College Community College Associate's Degree Accommodations 98

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The meeting highlighted the Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full year of college credits towards an associate degree. Lowering obstacles to higher education requires creative solutions and great partnerships.

Associate's Degree 97

Associate's Degree Early College Programs Transition Higher Education 97

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The meeting highlighted the College’s Advanced Standing Associates Program (ASAP), an Early College initiative through which high school seniors can graduate high school with a full tuition-free year of college credits towards an associate degree. Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, Ph.D.,

Associate's Degree 97

Associate's Degree Early College Programs Transition Higher Education 97

BestColleges

JULY 24, 2023

The program will apply to SEFC enrolled in an associate degree or certificate program at a community college or a four-year college or university, Ashby said. She said in California, just 11% of SEFC attain an associate degree by age 23, compared to 36% of all Californians.

Associate's Degree 98

Associate's Degree Tuition Scholarships Out-of-State 98

BestColleges

MAY 21, 2024

For students in such programs, it concludes, "the earnings benefits of the degree are unlikely to fully compensate students for the cost and risk of pursuing postsecondary education." Almost a quarter of bachelor's degree programs have a negative ROI, the study claims, along with 43% of associate degree programs.

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Loans Higher Education 98

BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

Yet, as interest in the arts and humanities has declined at the baccalaureate level, the same can't be said for associate degrees. From 1987-2018, the number of associate degrees earned in the liberal arts and humanities grew by an average of 4.3% annually , according to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Bachelor's Degree 105

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Ivy League Higher Education 105

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

The initiative is modeled after P-Tech, a grades 9-14 school model where students earn a high school diploma, an industry-recognized associate degree and gain relevant work experience in a growing field. Students completing a P-Tech program are typically provided with hiring preferences by participating employers.

Associate's Degree 98

Associate's Degree Transfer Public School Early College Programs 98

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

“Samuels & Associates is committed to advancing equity and seeing our economy thrive in everything we do, and we believe this scholarship created in partnership with Franklin Cummings Tech will achieve both of these goals.”

Grants 98

Grants Scholarships Associate's Degree Mentorship 98

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

The VR technology—which is used by students in Franklin Cummings Tech’s Renewable Energy Technology associate degree program—simulates the experience of climbing up and making repairs to massive offshore wind turbines, which rise more than 500 feet high above the sea-level platform.

Associate's Degree 98

Associate's Degree Testing Programs 98

BestColleges

OCTOBER 16, 2023

and have completed an associate degree or a minimum of 30 University of California or California State University credits, according to the system's website. Certain HBCUs will require a higher GPA for acceptance.

Transfer 98

Transfer Grants Community College Community College 98

BestColleges

JULY 8, 2024

The Community College Guarantee (CCG) covers tuition costs for all Michigan high school grads working toward an associate degree or certificate at a state community college. Students with "higher financial need" will receive $1,000 for other costs like food, housing, transportation, and childcare.

Community College 98

Community College Community College Tuition High School 98

BestColleges

APRIL 10, 2023

What's the Value of an Associate Degree? Another significant finding in the Workday report is the bachelor's degree's value compared to an associate degree. "We We uncovered that the wage premium associated with the B.A. associate of arts), and the A.A. curriculum can reasonability keep pace."

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Community College Community College 98

BestColleges

JANUARY 17, 2023

Students were 50% more likely to finish their associate degrees within three years, and twice as likely to finish their bachelor's degrees within five years, if they were sent to college-level courses with academic support rather than to remedial classes.

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Placement Semester 98

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Goldstein joins Franklin Cummings Tech as the college prepares for the next iteration of its 115-year-old vision to train students for high-paying, generational wealth-creating careers in the technical and trade industries.

Accommodations 98

Accommodations Associate's Degree Orientation Study Abroad 98

BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The $40 million scholarship program has provided 1,800 scholarships in over 20 cities for students seeking two-year associate degrees, trade certificates, and seeking to transition to four-year colleges, according to a PepsiCo progress report in December.

Bachelor's Degree 105

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Scholarships Transition 105

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

” James Benson, a rising sophomore in the Opticianry associate degree program, said the event was a great learning experience. . “This type of event exposes our students to an array of options,” she said. “It shows them that you can find these great classroom experiences and you can do these things.”

Associate's Degree 98

Associate's Degree Programs 98

BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By then, students will have earned an associate degree. Earning professional certificates while working toward a degree means that students don't have to wait until they finish their education to land a better job opportunity, according to the video.

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Programs Associate's Degree Orientation 98

BestColleges

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

and have completed an associate degree or a minimum of 30 University of California or California State University credits while at a California Community College, according to the organization's website. Certain institutions will require a higher GPA for acceptance.

Community College 105

Community College Community College Scholarships Associate's Degree 105

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Across the street from the campus, students will access the Nubian Square Life Science Training Center, housed at Nubian Square Ascends, for hands-on training as part of the school’s associate degree in Biotechnology developed in partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks.

Grants 98

Grants Associate's Degree Undergraduate Students In-State 98

BestColleges

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Food Security Status of Undergraduate Students, 2020 Food Security Status Percentage of Undergraduate Students High Food Security 66% Marginal Food Security 12% Low Food Security 9% Very Low Food Security 13% Source: NCES Note Reference [1] Broken down by degree program, those pursuing certificates had the highest rate of food insecurity at 27%.

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree GPA Ivy League 98

BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

An associate of applied science (AAS) prepares you to enter the workforce. The best associate degree type for you depends on your interests and career goals. Associate degree programs are 60 credits and typically take two years of full-time study to complete. These programs typically award an AA or AS degree.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Transfer Concentration 52

EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Through this transfer pathway, students will receive their associate degree enroute to their bachelor’s in business administration. Building on their early success, Mott’s Second Chance Pell Program Coordinator, Mary Cusack , recently turned to a long-standing transfer partner in the region, Ferris State University.

Education 98

Education Education Programs Placement 98

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MAY 24, 2024

In addition, students in the Cybersecurity concentration in our Computer Information Technology associate degree program will able to take industry-recognized CompTIA certification exams at no cost for the next three years. You can learn more about our Cybersecurity associates degree program on our website.

Grants 52

Grants Associate's Degree Programs Concentration 52

ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

The FMS scholarship is the second tier and covers 75% of tuition and applicable fees or 100% of an associates degree. If a student chooses to attend an eligible private institution, they are given a comparable amount which could add up to approx. It also covers a comparable amount at eligible private institutions.

Financial Aid 86

Financial Aid Scholarships Standardized Testing Associate's Degree 86

BestColleges

JULY 25, 2023

Where students earn their degrees can impact the salary they can expect post-graduation. Data shows that a bachelor's degree in social work typically nets higher salaries than an associate degree. The vast majority of social work jobs require a degree, making college a necessity for most looking to enter the field.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Programs Community College 52

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Franklin Cummings Tech’s new Associate degree in Biotechnology has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 enrollment. The report also projected over 170,000 life science jobs in Massachusetts by the year 2032.

Associate's Degree 52

Associate's Degree Programs Internship Higher Education 52

BestColleges

MAY 5, 2023

An online accelerated degree in hospitality management can help you start working faster. After earning an associate degree, you could qualify for some management positions. An associate degree in hospitality management usually requires 60 to 70 credits and takes two years to complete.

Bachelor's Degree 52

Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree Programs Concentration 52

BestColleges

MARCH 25, 2024

Last year, the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) announced a new cannabis and dietary supplement online master's degree program , and California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, launched a bachelor of arts in cannabis studies.

Bachelor's Degree 95

Bachelor's Degree Minor Associate's Degree Financial Aid 95

BestColleges

JANUARY 11, 2024

The new UMass scholarship is designed to lead community college students to finish their associate degrees and then go on to complete their bachelor's degree at UMass. But, it also seeks to bolster the state's workforce and provide a pathway for historically underrepresented students to earn their degrees. "We

Community College 52

Community College Community College Scholarships Financial Aid 52

BestColleges

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Pros and Cons of Accelerated Degree Programs Accelerated courses and degree programs typically work well for people with prior work, military, or volunteer experience. Most successful students have also earned an associate degree or have 30-60 college credits that they can apply toward their accelerated degree.

Bachelor's Degree 98

Bachelor's Degree Programs Online Programs Associate's Degree 98

EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Princeton University’s Prison Teaching Initiative offers incarcerated students college-level credit that can be applied toward an associate degree. Since the program’s creation in 2015, it has enrolled approximately 75 students. The initiative reaches approximately 250 incarcerated students each year.

Grants 111

Grants Out-of-State Associate's Degree Higher Education 111

BestColleges

JULY 12, 2023

Community Colleges Meet Workforce Demand Starting in the fall of 2024, GateWay Community College in Phoenix will become a one-stop shop for a four-year nursing degree.

Community College 98

Community College Community College Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree 98

PrepScholar

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Did you earn an Associate's degree or attend a community college and now want to transfer to a four-year school? Will an associate's degree transfer to any college? What about ultra-competitive colleges like the Ivy League?

Transfer 52

Transfer Ivy League Associate's Degree Policies 52

College Transitions

JULY 1, 2024

The school has grown in both notoriety and popularity in recent decades after it began offering accredited specialized associate degrees in 1990 and bachelor’s degrees in 2003. With students going to win Grammys, Emmys, and Oscars, Full Sail University is best known for its media and music production programs. Is it Legit?

Associate's Degree 52

Associate's Degree Transition University University 52