College Programs for Adult Students

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs offer one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to add to your education and enhance your career skills. Programs are offered in many disciplines including Business, Health Care, Technology, Legal Studies and more.

• What Are Certificate Programs?
• Is a Certificate Program Right for Me?
• Online Certificate Programs
• Types of Certificate Programs
• What Types of Schools Offer Certificate Programs?
• 15 Certificates You Can Earn Online
• Paying for Your Certificate Program
• 20 In Demand Certificates
• Earning More Than One Certificate
• Career Prospects with a Certificate
• Certificate Graduates' Salaries
• Keeping Your Certificate Training Up To Date
• Moving On To An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Career Colleges Grow More Popular As Federal Aid Increases

Associate's Degrees

Associate's degrees are career-focused academic degrees generally lasting 18 months to two years. Many of these programs can prepare you for a new career, or they can be a money-saving launching pad to a bachelor's degree program. Learn more about the cost-efficient programs now.

• Associate's Degrees: The Basics
• What Jobs Can I Get With An Associate's Degree?
• Highest Paying Jobs With Only an Associate's Degree
• Associate's vs. Bachelor's
• Associate's Degrees in Nursing or Health Care
• Associate's Degrees in Business
• Paralegal Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degrees in Design and Digital Arts
• Associate's Degrees in Criminal Justice
• Associate's Degrees in Hospitality and Tourism
• Associate's Degrees in Education
• Associate's Degrees in Technology
• Associate's Degrees in Health and Fitness

Bachelor's Degrees

The four-year bachelor's degree is the cornerstone of many academic programs and the entry to many careers. But remember that these degrees come in many shapes and sizes. Is a bachelor's program right for you? Learn more now.

• Bachelor's Degree Overview
• What is the Value of a Bachelor's Degree?
• What Jobs Can I Get With a Bachelor's Degree?

Transfers

If you've completed some college work or are looking to move to a different institution, you'll need to know about the college transfer process. Learn what you need to know here.

• The College Transfer Process: An Overview for Adult Students
• Top Transfer Colleges
• Feeder Schools

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