Should I consider attending a Community College?

A 2-year degree program most commonly results in an associate's degree, and these degrees may be earned at Community, Technical, and Vocational colleges. Community colleges generally focus on 2-year associate's degree programs and 1-year certificate programs.

Community colleges are more likely to offer flexible scheduling options than four-year universities. Designed with working students in mind, two-year schools are known for their convenient part-time and evening classes. In addition, they offer smaller class sizes and also tend to offer more student support services, especially when it comes to academics. They are also usually more affordable. In some cases, students choose to attend community college because a four-year university simply isn’t necessary for their chosen career paths.

A career or professional associate's degree program is intended for students who wish to enter the workforce upon completion. These programs typically favor more career-focused courses. Possible subjects vary widely but may include automotive technology, hospitality management, office assistant, culinary arts, asthetics and accounting.

Community colleges are also designed for students planning on transferring to a 4-year college or university. Their transferable programs typically award students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science. By earning a transfer degree, many general education requirements for a 4-year degree can already be met.

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