is an associate in arts the same as undergraduate degree?
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, bachelor's degree âgranting colleges, and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years.
Now let us look at the inherent differences between the degrees: Associates of Arts (AA) The Associates of arts is really designed as a fully transferable degree to a four year college or university for those pursing a Bachelors degree.