Is a general studies associate degree a waste of time?

Beau Starcevic: I'm not sure though...its not like the associate in general studies gives you any skills to prepare you for a specific career. My major is computer science.

Sherita Gallati: Truth is-- its a dice roll. I think the way you asked the question shows that you already suspect what the real answer is.It all depends on how long it would take to get a bachelors and what else you do in the meantime. If you get a bachelors quickly, the associates won't be very important at all. If it is going to take a while to finish college while you work your way through, the associate degree would be a lot more important. One tiny consideration that would depend on your CC-- do they have a very good placement office where they'd have contacts for better job opportunities if you finish? Some schools are very good at helping grads find jobs and others are nearly worthless....Show more

Hyo Hardell: Finish off the Associates...I got mine before transfer and using it on m! y resume was a way to make mine different from the rest of the applicants...

Marielle Hedeiros: This Site Might Help You.RE:Is a general studies associate degree a waste of time?Be honest. Is it? I got accepted to the state university, but I'm only 4 credits shy from getting an associate from the local CC. The reason why I'm interested in the associate degree is maybe it could get me a better job while I earn my bachelor's....Show more

Aubrey Tirri: Nope don't even waste your time or money if you have already been accepted into a 4 yr program. Employers and graduate schools will look at all the classes you completed at both schools, but having a bachelor's degree is what they will focus on and associates degree in just general studies isn't going to make much of a difference if at all. It's the bachelors degree they are going to care about. Especially since you mention that it is just in general studies and not for a specific field. If I were you I would just pu! st my efforts towards the bachelor's degree. Congrats and Good! Luck!...Show more