Associate Degree  vs.  Transfer Credit

Many students decide to attend a community college to get their general education classes taken, then transfer those credits to a four year school.  This is one option to a community college.

• Transfer Credits to University

  • University may or may not accept all credits.

  • Classes may have to be repeated.

  • Repeating classes cost more money at University.

  • May not be at Junior standing when transferring credit.

  • No Degree obtained if student must leave school for any reason.

The other option, is to  continue at the community college to obtain an Associate Degree before transferring to the University. 

• Associate Degree

• A Degree is obtained.

• Job market recognizes Associate Degree.

• The Associate Degree gives a degree which is recognized at all Universities. 

• Degree puts you at Junior standing at the University.

• Less money at community college.

• Two degrees, Associate Degree & Bachelors Degree

• Degree obtained if student cannot continue to university.