What is the difference between a diploma and an associate's degree?

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A diploma takes about 1.5 years of full-time study to complete. An associates degree takes about 2 years of full-time study to complete. So you're probably thinking that you should just get the diploma because it takes less time to earn, right? WRONG. An associates degree is much, much more valuable than a diploma. There aren't a lot of career options for people with just a diploma. Get the associates degree and you won't regret it.

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The higher the degree, the more doors that will be opened to you. Still, you can not judge a diploma solely on that bases. Its a matter of job requirements, and passion for what you want to do. Some diploma programs are very specialized and lead to rewarding careers. In addition, many have ladder programs leading to higher degrees in the same area. As three examples, Practical Nursing, Interpreters for the deaf, and Interpreters of Spoken Languages. There are many more. Check with your home county community college for more detail. Diploma vs. Degree is not always a question of better, its just a matter of being different, and does it satisfy your career goals and objectives.

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