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(06-29-2021, 10:54 AM)rachel83az Wrote: If you just need a degree to check a box ASAP to get past the job application systems at companies, Pierpont is a fine choice for an Associate's degree.
Otherwise, save your money and either get a Bachelor's degree or a bunch of certificates.
Is Peirpont still offering associate degrees? I remember reading on here that the state was making big changes to the school.
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(06-29-2021, 11:11 AM)ss20ts Wrote: (06-29-2021, 10:54 AM)rachel83az Wrote: If you just need a degree to check a box ASAP to get past the job application systems at companies, Pierpont is a fine choice for an Associate's degree.
Otherwise, save your money and either get a Bachelor's degree or a bunch of certificates.
Is Peirpont still offering associate degrees? I remember reading on here that the state was making big changes to the school.
As of right now, they are. We don't know if/when that will change.
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(06-29-2021, 10:54 AM)rachel83az Wrote: If you just need a degree to check a box ASAP to get past the job application systems at companies, Pierpont is a fine choice for an Associate's degree.
Otherwise, save your money and either get a Bachelor's degree or a bunch of certificates.
Good advice. At 22, OP qualifies for Pierpont's BOG program, and they have a very flexible AAS with an available Area of Emphasis in IT.
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