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Explore this Career Book to find out more about the career opportunities that Valencia College Associate in Science (A.S.) degree programs can offer you.
We offer more than 140 career programs, including 38 Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees and over 90 certificates, to prepare you for immediate employment in an exciting career. Whether it’s nursing, cybersecurity, hospitality and culinary, or a host of other high-demand occupations, you’ll gain the marketable skills needed for an exciting career and a well-paying job.
Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees
Associate in Science degrees at Valencia College prepare you to go directly to work and can be completed in as little as two years (full-time). Or you can build on your skills, and transfer into a bachelor's degree.
Advantages of an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree:
- Get on the fast-track to career success and jump right into the job market with one of the many career programs that are offered at Valencia College.
- Gain the skills needed for an exciting career and a well-paying job in as little as two years (full time).
- With over 38 A.S. degree programs to choose from, Valencia College has an A.S. degree to meet your career goals.
- Get trained for some of the fastest-growing jobs in our region.
- Improve your earning potential. Our grads have average annual earnings of around $40,000 – $60,000 per year – not bad for just two more years of education beyond high school.
- As you progress through your A.S. degree, you can also earn career certificates that recognize the special skills you have gained, and the level of success you have achieved. Consider these as added bonuses that you earn along the way and can use on your resume.
- Get financial aid—all A.S. degree programs are eligible.
- Receive help from a specialized career program advisor who is knowledgeable about your career field, and can help make sure you get into the right program and classes to meet your career goals.
- Gain employment—approximately 90 – 95% of Valencia College students find placement upon completion of their A.S. degree.
Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit
Did you know that you may already be eligible to receive college credit toward an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program at Valencia College? You can earn college credit with an approved industry certification, high school Career Pathways credit, or completion of an approved Orange or Osceola Technical College program.
High Wages and Placement Rates
A.S. Degree graduates have a 90-95% average placement rate with annual earnings of around $58,000. That is nearly double the earnings of those with just a high school diploma…not bad for a two-year degree.
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Did you know that with an A.S. degree from Valencia College, you can earn twice as much as those with just a high school diploma? Check it out.
Average annualized earnings of 2021-22 graduates entering the workforce with the following degrees:
Most A.S. degrees can be completed in 2 years/full time or 3 – 4 years/part time. *Source: 2021-22 Florida Education Training and Placement Information Program and Labor Market Statistics.
Get on the fast track to career success by stacking our credentials. You can start your career with a technical certificate. Build on your skills with an Associate in Science degree. Then advance your career with a bachelor’s degree.
Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. For more information, please visit valenciacollege.edu/equalopportunity