Associate of arts (AA) degree
Stark State College’s associate of science (AS) degree offers a comprehensive foundation in mathematics and natural sciences, preparing you for seamless transfer to a four-year institution or to enter the workforce in a science-related career.
Program at a glance
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Arts
PROGRAM FORMAT
In person, online, hybrid
LENGTH (FULL TIME)
4 semesters
CAREER COMMUNITY
Program overview
Associate of Arts (AA): Transfer-ready, career-focused foundation.
Stark State’s Associate of Arts (AA) degree provides a comprehensive liberal arts foundation designed for transfer to four‑year institutions or entry into a variety of careers. The program emphasizes broad academic preparation across multiple disciplines.
Explore areas such as communication, education, business, the arts, and the social and behavioral sciences while building essential workplace skills like critical thinking, effective communication, and problem solving. The degree is ideal if you plan to transfer to a bachelor’s program or want a flexible credential that supports many career paths.
Program details
You’ll complete a minimum of 60 credit hours through a broad curriculum that includes English composition, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, and sciences and mathematics.
Flexible and fully online
The program is designed for transferability, with flexible scheduling options – including fully online courses – allowing you to complete your degree in as little as two years.
University transfer
Our transfer agreements with other colleges and universities help you move smoothly – and affordably – from an associate degree to a baccalaureate program. View our full list of university transfer partners at starkstate.edu/transfer.
AA transfer partners
- Bowling Green State University
- Central State University – pathway
- Cleveland State University
- Malone University
- Miami University – pathway
- The Ohio State University
- Ohio University – pathway
- University of Akron – pathway
- Walsh University
- Youngstown State University
Ohio Guided Transfer Pathways (OGTPs)
The Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTPs) are designed to provide a clear path to degree completion for students pursuing associate degrees who plan to transfer to an Ohio public university to complete their bachelor’s degree.
Careers and outcomes
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to keep your options open while preparing you for what comes next. Most graduates use the AA degree as a transfer pathway to a bachelor’s program, building on a strong liberal arts foundation that applies to a wide range of majors, including communication, education, business, social and behavioral sciences, and the arts.
If you choose to enter the workforce after graduation, you bring highly transferable skills that employers value in nearly every industry—critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, and the ability to analyze information and work collaboratively.
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Lowest tuition around
Put your money toward your goals – not debt.
Stark State’s tuition costs up to 83% less than other area colleges and universities. Along with financial aid and scholarship opportunities, you gain the most value for your education without sacrificing quality.
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