Built for working adults
All courses are fully online and asynchronous. Eight-week terms and six start dates per year let you begin in weeks, not seasons. Credits earned here transfer directly into APU Global’s bachelor’s programs.
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Online Associate's Degrees
Online associate degrees at APU Global, a faith-integrated foundation for further study or entry-level work in health sciences and the liberal arts.
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2 programs in Online Associate's Degrees
Associate's
Associate of Science in Health Sciences
Build a strong foundation in health science, then step into an entry-level healthcare role or continue straight into a bachelor's degree.
Online · $535/credit
Associate's
Associate of Arts in Humanities
Build a strong general-education foundation and stack into a bachelor's degree.
Online · $535/credit
Overview
An associate degree is the fastest way to begin college-level work while keeping your options open. APU Global’s online associate degrees are designed as on-ramps into a bachelor’s, into entry-level roles, or into allied health pathways like nursing.
What to know
What to expect from a degree in online associate's degrees at APU Global
Faith and scholarship from day one
Even at the associate level, every program is shaped by a Christ-centered view of learning. You’ll be taught by experienced APU Global faculty, in courses designed for the way working adults actually study.
Who an associate degree is right for
An associate degree suits adults who want a credential in about two years, students testing whether they are ready for a full bachelor's, and working professionals who need college-level preparation for a specific field such as allied health. It is also the least expensive way to complete general education before continuing.
Transferring into a bachelors
Every credit earned in an APU Global associate program applies directly to our bachelor's degrees, so there is no lost work when you continue. Credits from other accredited institutions transfer in as well, review transfer credit policies or explore prior learning assessment for credit from employer training, military service, or certifications.
Cost and financial aid
Associate students qualify for federal financial aid, military benefits, and institutional scholarships. Use the tuition calculator to estimate your cost after transfer credit, or review tuition and aid in full.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What prospective students most often ask about earning a degree in online associate's degrees at APU Global.
APU Global offers an Associate of Science in Health Sciences, which lays groundwork for allied health careers including a pathway toward nursing, and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, a broad foundation serving as a stepping-stone into a bachelor's degree. Both are fully online and asynchronous, built for working adults.
Yes, every credit earned in an APU Global associate program applies directly to its bachelor's degrees, so there is no lost work when continuing. Credits from other accredited institutions can transfer in as well, and students may also explore prior learning assessment for credit from employer training, military service, or certifications.
An APU Global associate degree suits adults who want a credential in about two years, students testing readiness for a full bachelor's, and working professionals needing college-level preparation for fields like allied health. It is also the least expensive way to complete general education before continuing, with eight-week terms and six start dates a year.
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