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Associate Degree vs. Bachelor’s Degree: Which Should You Get?

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You can land a high-paying career without a four-year bachelor's degree. Associate degrees usually take two years to complete, while bachelor's degrees take four years. Bachelor's degree holders make about 37% more than associate degree holders. Ready to earn a degree?

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Dr. Heather S. Duffy to lead Development of Biotechnology Associate Degree Program

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Dr. Duffy will lead the development of the nonprofit college’s Biotechnology program, where students will receive an Associate degree in Biotechnology to fill jobs in the booming biotechnology industry, which is rapidly expanding in Massachusetts. Duffy, JD, PhD, as Assistant Professor and Chair of Biotechnology.

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2024 Commencement Celebration

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.” Student Commencement speaker Clotilde Varela, who earned an associate degree in Computer Information Technology, talked about how challenging it had been for her to leave her home in Cape Verde to attend college in the United States. “It was such a relief to finally feel like I belonged,” said said.

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Ten Examples of UT-Austin Transfer Apply Texas Essay A Statement of Purpose

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UT requires all prospective external transfer students to write a 600-750 word response to Apply Texas Essay A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. I provide a series of blog posts offering tips starting here. My parents cried.

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Skyline College | Your guide to studying at this coveted college

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The college offers a wide range of academic programs and student services, including 60 associate degree programs, 48 certificate programs, and transfer courses.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

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Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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College to Launch STEM Career Tech Academy

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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.