Associate Degree Programs
The benefits of earning an associate degree from DeVry University begin with our tech-forward curriculum, dedicated faculty and a focus on hands-on, experiential learning. Whether you choose to earn your associate degree online, take courses on campus, study part-time or attend full-time to earn your degree, you can help build new potential with a DeVry education.
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Our embedded programs allow you to earn credentials that may qualify toward your degree, should you continue your education at DeVry.
*This represents the Medical Billing and Coding Undergraduate Certificate, Associate in Health Information Technology and Bachelor’s in Technical Management with a specialization in Health Information Management. The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
Choose the Right Associate Degree Program for You
At DeVry University we are here to support you every step of the way. If you’re not sure where to start, below is an overview of each of our associate degree programs. Need help deciding which degree is right for you, or whether a hybrid or online associate degree will work better with your schedule? Contact us and we can help you explore your options.
An Associate Degree in Business may help provide you with the interdisciplinary skills to get started in the world of business. Explore key concepts related to accounting, marketing, management and data analytics through activities that that mimic real-world decision-making scenarios. Four concentrations are available: Budgeting and Forecasting, General Business, Healthcare Business and Retail Management.
An Associate Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) can help you develop the skills needed to capture digital health information and manage technical systems. Explore the techniques used to help ensure that health information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in electronic systems and paper files.
Electronics and Computer Technology
An Associate Degree in Electronics and Computer Technology can help you develop the skills needed to build, install, configure, test, maintain and repair high-tech electronic products and vital computer systems. DeVry University has a long history of preparing individuals to work in the electronics industry. We give students the opportunity to learn and test some of the latest hardware designs and software technologies.
An Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking can be a great way to get started in the technology field. In this degree program, you will learn about networking, security, digital devices programming and operating systems. We offer three specializations: Automation and Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Programming and Network Systems Administration.
Network Systems Administration
An Associate Degree in Network Systems Administration can help you develop the skills needed to manage and maintain network and communication technologies. This degree program includes a focus on using network operating systems to manage large and small networks (LANs and WANs) including servers, routers, and switches.
Benefits of an Associate Degree
There are many potential benefits of earning an associate degree, which include but are not limited to:
- Greater earnings potential – Graduates of associate degree programs may enjoy higher median weekly earnings than people with only a high school education.1
- Enhanced skillsets – An associate degree can teach you the skills that employers require today. Many associate degree programs teach highly technical skills that can help set you apart from other job seekers.
- Lower likelihood of unemployment – Graduates of associate degree programs are less likely to be unemployed than someone with only a high school degree.2
- Personal satisfaction – Earning an associate degree can bring a great sense of fulfillment and satisfaction for meeting a personal goal that can help you pursue your career aspirations.
- Serving as a Steppingstone to Further Your Education - An associate degree may cover the fundamental concepts you need to help tee you up for success in your pursuit of your bachelor’s. When part of a stackable program, classes taken in one program can stack directly into the next, so you put all your credit hours to good use.
FAQs: Associate Degrees
What is an associate degree?
An associate degree is a post-secondary undergraduate degree that typically takes between one and two years to complete. It represents the first level in the tier of post-secondary degree options and is followed by a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree. An associate degree helps provide the foundational skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of careers.
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