As an online student you can expect the same level of instruction as campus learners. The coursework is equally challenging, and taught by the same college faculty who you can typically interact with by phone, text, email, or online chat.
The certificate or degree that you receive will be the exact same as those granted to campus learners and will not reflect that you obtained your education online.
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College Collective is a directory of low-cost, fully-online degrees offered by community colleges around the country. Created by a team of higher education experts and technologists, we are a free resource for learners seeking to further their education and advance their careers. Community colleges do not pay to be listed in College Collective.
An associate’s degree is a postsecondary degree typically completed in two years. Associate's programs offer students an affordable education in a field of their interest. Graduates may apply to careers in a relevant field, or transfer to a four-year university and earn a bachelor’s degree in just two additional years.