Prepare for the career you want by enrolling in an associate degree program online or on campus. You'll learn from industry experts and gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your career. You'll have the support of academic and career advisors who are dedicated to your success, and can take advantage of some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. As a nonprofit university we're committed to keeping your costs low, and haven't raised our tuition rates in a decade.
The benefits of earning your associate degree from DSU include:
- Transfer-friendly programs. Transfer credits toward your bachelor's degree. Once you've earned your associate degree, you can seamlessly transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor's.
- Convenience. Whether you're looking for 24/7 access to coursework online or the traditional classroom experience on campus, you can choose the program that best fits your learning style.
- Affordability. DSU is committed to making education accessible and affordable. We keep our tuition low and offer financial aid to those who qualify.
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
Earning your associate degree at DSU will help prepare you for entry-level positions or promotion opportunities. Or, you can choose to continue your education seamlessly with one of our bachelor's programs.
Explore our associate degrees today.
Getting Started with an Associate Degree
Whether you’re looking to get ahead in your current job or break into a new field, earning an associate degree is a great step in taking your career to the next level. Designed to be completed in as little as 2 years – or even faster if you have transfer credits – the associate degree is an attractive option for learners looking to further their education.
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Standing Out in a Competitive Job Market
With the job market
becoming increasingly difficult to maneuver, earning an associate degree can open doors
to new opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs
requiring at least an associate degree are expected to rise 11% from
2016-2026.*
After taking time off school and struggling to find her niche in healthcare, Emma Gilbert ’14 decided to branch out and enroll in an associate degree program at DSU. “My supportive husband suggested I should take some courses in business administration to broaden my scope of practice,” she said. Shortly after beginning her schooling, Gilbert received a job offer.
Her story isn’t a coincidence, either. On average, people who have earned an associate degree are less likely to be unemployed than those who didn’t pursue a degree beyond high school.**
Climbing the Career Ladder
It isn’t just entry-level job seekers who are affected by the demand for candidates with college degrees. Increasingly, adults with workforce experience are enrolling in associate degree programs to help advance their careers.
“Recently, I have seen my company leaning more towards people with degrees when considering promotions,” said associate in business administration student Michael Hall. “I decided to step out of the shadows and go back to school for business administration.”
Beyond opening doors to
more job opportunities, earning your associate degree is a good way to invest in
yourself. On average, associate degree holders earn 17.4% more than
those with only a high school degree.**