Associate Degrees at Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College is among the top producers of associate degree graduates in the country. The College offers high-quality, affordable associate degree programs designed to prepare you for career success and further higher education. With a PBSC associate degree in hand, you’ll have a strong foundation for your educational and professional journey.
Why Choose a PBSC Associate Degree?
- Affordable tuition
- Flexible schedules with evening and online options
- Small class sizes and personalized attention
- Industry-relevant curriculum
- Experienced faculty with real-world expertise
- Seamless transfer opportunities to bachelor’s programs
Types of PBSC Associate Degrees
Associate in Arts (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is for students pursuing higher education in the arts, humanities, social sciences, general studies and some business and science disciplines. It is equivalent to the first two years of a traditional four-year bachelor’s degree program. Many students choose to earn an A.A. degree at PBSC and then transition to a PBSC bachelor’s program or transfer to another university to complete the final two years of their bachelor’s degree.
Key features of the A.A. degree:
- 60 credit hours (typically completed in two years of full-time study)
- 36 hours of General Education courses
- Guaranteed admission to a Florida public university upon completion
- Prepares students for hundreds of possible transfer majors
- Easy transition into PBSC’s bachelor’s programs
- High-achieving students may apply to the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College and receive an honors distinction on their diplomas
Associate in Science (A.S.)
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is for students pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and career technical education. It is comparable to the first two years of a traditional, four-year Bachelor of Science program. The A.S. is a career-oriented degree that prepares you for immediate entry into the workforce or for transfer to specific bachelor's degree programs.
Key features of the A.S. degree:
- 60-64 credit hours (typically completed in two years of full-time study)
- Combines technical skills and research-based classes with general education courses
- Prepares students for skilled employment
- Prepares students to transition to PBSC's bachelor's programs or transfer to certain programs at other colleges and universities
Transfer Opportunities
A.A. Degree
Florida College System
To learn about transferring to a public Florida college or university with your A.A. degree, visit the FloridaShines website developed by the State of Florida to facilitate student transfers.
Independent Colleges and Universities
PBSC has transfer agreements for the A.A. degree with private colleges and universities from around the nation, including all members of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). Learn more about PBSC’s transfer agreements.
A.S. Degree
Palm Beach State College has transfer agreements for students who complete their A.S. degrees. Learn more about A.S. transfer opportunities.
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By the Numbers
81% of students graduate debt-free from Palm Beach State College (2022-2023 classes)
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We’re the top choice of Palm Beach County's graduating high school students