Associates degree suggestions - confused about Pierpont/TESU, CLEP polices, etc

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I was looking at the Pierpont BOG degree, but will these CLEP credits transfer over in the same way, or will I potentially get fewer credits based on the school's own CLEP policy?

Pierpont and TCB both have a page with this info:
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) - Pierpont Community and Technical College - Acalog ACMS
Pierpont Community & Technical College - CLEP College Credit Policy (collegeboard.org)

Also, do you know about taking CLEP for free through Modern States?
Freshman Year Free - Modern States

Regarding the degrees themselves, are these degrees generally well received by employers, or are they viewed like some of the for profit online programs (Phoenix, Argosy, etc)?

Pierpont AAS BOG is free, and it's an RA degree. There's really no downside, so whether or not there's a benefit with any given employer is largely irrelevant. For most jobs, the requirement is either HS diploma or bachelor's degree, but there are definitely instances where an associate's degree can help. In that case, it is more often than not just checking a box, so any degree is better than no degree. However, if you're going to spend time and money anywhere else, maybe go for a bachelor's degree at UMPI instead, as most associate's degrees take longer and are more expensive.

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Also, welcome! 

Yup I am looking into Modern States.  My question was more regarding the CLEP policies of different schools.  As I understand it, each school has their own CLEP policy so that is what will matter when one looks to get a degree at the school.

For example, my school grants credit for CLEP Biology, but Pierpont does not, so I need to make sure I have CLEPs that Pierpont takes, if I want to get that degree