What can you really do with an AA/AS degree?

milkweed
Sat, 26 Sep 2015 20:57:28 +0000

I am an adult ed teacher and am wondering whether a terminal associates degree is worth it for my students, who are immigrants/refugees. Which associate degrees really help someone get a good paying job?

I would think the medical related associates (eg. xray tech, lab tech, resp tech, physical therapy asst) are good options but the CC located in my area doesn’t offer any of these and most of my students are not able to relocate or commute long distances. Excluding the general studies/and transfer degrees, these are what are offered AA, AAS or AS at the local CC.

Which of these will really help someone land a good job? Which of these are not worth the time or cost of study? I appreciate your thoughts!

Accounting
Biotechnology
Broadcast Production
Business Administration
Chemical Dependency Counseling
Communication and Media Arts
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer Support Specialist
Construction and Environmental Technology
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Digital Cinema
Early Childhood
Engineering Science
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Graphic Design
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Human Services
International Business
International Studies
New Media
Nursing A.A.S. Degree
Paralegal A.A.S. Degree, Certificate
Photography
Recreation: Exercise Studies
Recreation: Outdoor Recreation
Recreation: Recreation Leadership
Sport Management
Sustainable Farming and Food Systems
Wine Marketing