Degree Plans
Certificate program
College isn't the only way to build your skills. To make your resume more impressive, you can achieve job-specific or industry-specific skills with certificate programs. In fast-changing fields like technology, certificates can be a wonderful way to show you're nimble in responding to current employer needs.
So if earning a bachelor's or associates degree seems out of reach for you, certificate programs could be your ticket to industry-specific skills that are in high demand by employers.
Associate Degree
The associate degree is typically a 2-year degree composed of 60 college credits, ranking between a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree in education level. If you have limited time or money to spend on higher education, an associates degree can be a great choice.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those with an associate degree earn an average of nearly 20% more than those with a high school education.
Bachelor's Degree
The bachelor’s degree is the landmark college degree for most Americans. As of 2019, approximately one-third of adults in the United States held a bachelor’s degree or higher. A bachelor's degree is your ticket to bigger wages and more opportunity for advancement.
According to data collected in the 2020 Census, those with a bachelor's degree earn an average of 55% or $26,000 more per year than those with a high school education. And, their risk of unemployment drops by a whopping 90%.
The people who make this possible
Pearson Education, the world's learning company. With more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries, Pearson combines world-class educational content with personalized service and cutting-edge technology to equip students with the education they need to pursue their dreams and change the world.