TESU / Statistics.com Data Science (BSDS) Planning

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I would only do an associate's if it promised an immediate benefit (raise, promotion at work or other job opportunity that specifically requires one), or if I thought there was a serious chance that a bachelor's might get delayed by circumstances. Otherwise, there just isn't much of a use for one. The WV BOG AAS degrees (WVNCC/Pierpont) changes the equation slightly since it's possible to get it without spending any extra time or money.

I'm with you 100%! There is no chance I would let pursuit of an AA distract me from a BA. It's not worth it.

I think that most AA/AS's are worthless in the marketplace anyway, so unless it's going to do something special for you, don't get one.