The Value of an Associate's Degree

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Tip 1 - Is an associate’s degree the new bachelor’s degree?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Russell Wirth | permalink

More parents are sending their children to two-year colleges, but will this negatively impact their children’s future earning power?

For further reading: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-an-associates-degree-the-new-bachelors-degree-2014-08-01 ^[1]

Tip 2 - Value of an Associate’s vs. Bachelor’s Degree | CommunityCollegeReview.com

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hound brown | permalink

Compare the true value of earning your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, and learn about which one will be worth your time and investment.

For further reading: http://www.communitycollegereview.com/blog/value-of-an-associates-vs-bachelors-degree ^[2]

Tip 3 - Community college grads out-earn bachelor's degree holders

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Len Stevens | permalink

A growing number of community-college grads are getting better jobs, and earning more at the start of their careers than people with bachelor's degrees.
Tags: community college, college, earnings, employment, jobs, hiring, degrees, middle skills, georgetown, vocational, BA, bachelors, career, graduation, Hechinger Institute

For further reading: http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/26/pf/college/community-college-earnings/ ^[3]