Further Your Education With Ashworth’s Online Associate Degrees

Whether furthering your education is at the top of your to-do list or something you’ve been putting off, earning an associate degree may open up more opportunities and increase your hiring potential. With Ashworth College, you can earn your associate degree online at your own pace. Here’s how.

What is an associate degree?

An associate degree is an post-secondary degree earned typically after studying for two to three years. Associate degrees help give students skills and knowledge they may need to apply to a career or further education. The four types of associate degrees include

• Associate of Arts (AA)
• Associate of Science (AS)
• Associate of Applied Arts (AAA)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Associate degree programs also often include general education courses.

How will earning an associate degree help me?

There are many benefits to earning an associate degree. The knowledge gained throughout an associate degree program may give you the tools to succeed in a career. By furthering your education beyond a high school diploma or GED, you’re opening the door to better job prospects and a higher salary. In 2019, those with an associate degree saw a median weekly income of $887 compared to the $746 for those with a high school diploma.

Compared to a bachelor’s degree, associate programs can be completed quicker. Associate degree programs also cost less, leaving graduates with a reduced financial burden. At Ashworth, our flexible, career-focused associate degree programs can be completed online at your own pace.

What associate degrees are offered by Ashworth College?

Ashworth offers 15 associate degree programs to help prepare students for the field. Programs vary across healthcare, animal health, design, and construction disciplines. Associate degree programs include

• Human Resource Administration. This four-semester program introduces students to business administration theories and techniques, employment law, and human relations topics around employee recruitment, management, training, and more.
• Paralegal Studies. Our online paralegal studies program may help prepare students for the paralegal field with lessons on legal research and writing, tort law, law office management, and more.
• Early Childhood Education. Prepare to aid in child development with our 60-credit online early childhood education program. Our program covers theories and techniques for fun and effective learning with lessons in curriculum development, guidance and discipline, creative expression, and more.
• Veterinary Technician. Study to become a vet tech with our AVMA CVTEA accredited program. This program includes 270-hours of clinical experience so you can gain hands-on practice. Upon completion, you may be prepared to enter the pet care industry.

Once enrolled, you'll have access to our Student Community where you can connect with students in your program.

Take the next step

Start working towards the career you want with Ashworth College. Call an Admissions Adviser at or enroll online today.