By DeVry University
May 13, 2023
5 min read
May 13, 2023
5 min read
How long it takes to earn an associate degree depends on multiple factors, including the number of credits built into the program, your area of study and your course load to name a few.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the factors that can influence how long it takes to earn an associate degree, how many credits hours a typical program might require and what other degrees you might want to pursue after graduation.
Credit requirements
Some associate degree programs require more credit hours than others. Associate degree programs with a higher credit requirement may take more time to complete than those with less.
Qualifying transfer credits
If you have qualifying transfer credits, it may help you graduate in less time by reducing the number of classes you need to take.
Full-time vs. part-time
Choosing whether to attend school on a full- or part-time basis will likely play a role in the length of your associate degree program. Full-time students can typically take more classes per session, which can enable them to graduate in less time than those who study on a part-time schedule.
Course load
While taking more courses per session can reduce the amount of time it takes to graduate, you should make sure that you are taking on only as much as you can handle.
1 At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
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