Education Compass Directory of Colleges, Schools & Universities
Associate Degree Programs
You might want to enter a profession with better earning and advancement potential than having a diploma can offer. Having an associate degree gives you the chance to gain entry-level employment in professions that are in high demand in less time than a bachelor’s degree requires.
Most associate degrees can be earned in two years or less if studying full time. But depending on the program requirements, and your other personal commitments, it may take longer. Schools that offer associate degrees are generally in convenient locations, have lower tuition costs and provide the opportunity to study part time or in the evenings. And some associate degrees are designed to let you transfer to a four-year college or university later on to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
The schools listed here are ready to give you all the information you need—quickly and easily—to take the next step.
Kaplan College
Locations
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Bakersfield, California
- Chula Vista, California
- Fresno, California
- Modesto, California
- North County (Vista), California
- Palm Springs, California
- Riverside, California
- Sacramento, California
- San Diego, California
- Stockton, California
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Hammond, Indiana
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Southeast Indianapolis, Indiana
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Columbus, Ohio
- Dayton, Ohio
- Arlington, Texas
- Beaumont, Texas
- Brownsville, Texas
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- El Paso, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Laredo, Texas
- Lubbock, Texas
- McAllen, Texas
- Midland, Texas
- San Antonio (Ingram), Texas
- San Antonio (San Pedro), Texas
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Programs
- Commercial Photography
- Computer Networking Technology
- Criminal Justice
- General Applied Photography
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Practice Management
- Nursing
- Paralegal Studies
- Photographic Technology
- Portrait Photography
- Respiratory Care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
- Veterinary Technology
Kaplan Career Institute
Locations
Programs
- Accounting Management
- Business Administration
- Business Administration: Management
- Computer Management
- Computer Networking Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice: Cybercrime
- Medical Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Paralegal Studies
- Respiratory Therapy
Virginia College
Locations
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Mobile, Alabama
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Pensacola, Florida
- Augusta, Georgia
- Columbus, Georgia
- Macon, Georgia
- Savannah, Georgia
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Biloxi, Mississippi
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Austin, Texas
- Richmond, Virginia
Programs
- Accounting Specialist
- Business Administration
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Criminal Justice
- Health Sciences - Practical Nursing Concentration
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Office Management
- Network Engineering
- Nursing
- Office Administration
- Paralegal Studies
- Pharmacy Technician
- Respiratory Care
- Salon Management
- Surgical Technology
TESST College of Technology
Locations
Programs
- Computer Networking Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Electronics, Computer, and Telecommunications Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Network Information Systems
Bauder College
Locations
Programs
- Business Administration - Marketing or Management
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Merchandising
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Paralegal
Hesser College
Locations
Programs
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Graphic Design
- Liberal Studies
- Medical Assistant
- Paralegal
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Psychology
Everest College
Locations
- Ontario Metro, California
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Denver North (Thornton), Colorado
- Denver South (Aurora), Colorado
- Springfield, Missouri
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Henderson, Nevada
- Portland, Oregon
- Dallas, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Mid Cities, Texas
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Newport News, Virginia
- Vancouver, Washington
Programs
- Accounting
- Applied Management
- Computer Information Science
- Executive Assistant
- Nursing
Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care
Locations
- Barrie, Ontario
- Brampton, Ontario
- Hamilton City Centre, Ontario
- Kitchener, Ontario
- London, Ontario
- Mississauga, Ontario
- North York, Ontario
- Ottawa East, Ontario
- Ottawa West (Nepean), Ontario
- Scarborough, Ontario
- Sudbury, Ontario
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
Programs
- Accounting
Ecotech Institute
Locations
Programs
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Energy Efficiency
- Environmental Paralegal
- Environmental Technology
- Renewable Energy Technology
- Solar Energy Technology
- Wind Energy Technology
Everest University
Locations
- Orange Park, Florida
- Orlando-North, Florida
- Orlando-South, Florida
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
Programs
- Accounting
- Applied Management
- Criminal Justice
- Film and Video
- Paralegal
Concorde Career Colleges
Locations
- Garden Grove, California
- North Hollywood, California
- San Bernardino, California
- San Diego, California
- Aurora, Colorado
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Miramar, Florida
- Orlando, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Portland, Oregon
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Arlington, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
Programs
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygiene
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Professional
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
Carrington College
Locations
Programs
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Care Administration
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Radiography
- Nursing Bridge Program
- Pharmacy Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Care
IADT
Locations
Programs
- Audio Production
- Building Information Modeling
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Fashion Merchandising
- Graphic Design
- Information Technology
- Merchandising Management: Fashion Merchandising
- Professional Photography
- Retail Merchandise Management
- Visual Communications: Graphic Design
- Visual Communications: Multimedia and Web Design
- Web Design and Development
Carrington College California
Locations
- Antioch, California
- Citrus Heights, California
- Emeryville, California
- Pleasant Hill, California
- Pomona, California
Programs
- Accounting
- Architectural Design Drafting
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Graphic Design
- Health Care Administration
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Pharmacy Technology
- Registered Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technology
- Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Locations
- Bakersfield, California
- Fresno, California
- Hanford, California
- Hesperia, California
- Modesto, California
Programs
- Administrative Health Care Management
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Business Administration
- Clinical & Administrative Medical Assisting
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Computer Systems Administration
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice - Corrections
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Services and Safety Management
- Health Care Administration
- Health Care Insurance Specialist
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Human Resource Administration
- Pharmacy Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
- Therapeutic Massage
- Veterinary Technology
Bryan College
Locations
Programs
- Advanced Health and Fitness Training
- Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
- Court Reporting
- Health Information Management and Coding
YTI Career Institute
Locations
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Capital Region (Mechanicsburg), Pennsylvania
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- York, Pennsylvania
Programs
- Business Administration
- Business Administration - Accounting
- Business Administration - Management
- Computer Aided Drafting & Design
- Computer Systems Specialist
- Computer Systems Technician
- Computer Technology and Internet Security
- Criminal Justice & First Response
- Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Golf Course Management
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Assistant
- Respiratory Therapy
Directory of associate degree programs at colleges and universities throughout the US and Canada.
