This annual survey provides data on the status of programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and other awards based on less than 4 years of work beyond high school in US institutions of higher education. It covers degrees awarded between July 1, 1968 and June 30, 1969. Detailed listings of specific awards granted by each institution, by type…

Explores impacts on length of time to completion of an associate's degree by variables such as a student's high school GPA, college placement status, transfer credits from other institutions, enrollment status, major, sex, ethnicity, and age. The study also outlines a systematic and comprehensive model for determining the extent to which these…

Associate in General Studies (AGS) is an individualized degree with no course requirements. Results of a student-characteristic survey show that the AGS student is more like his university counterpart than his community college peers. They also belie the assumption that such a program will attract the irresponsible and incapable student. (DC)

This document contains a brief history of the development of the associate degree in British Columbia and reviews the degrees presently conferred. A major portion of the document focuses on newly approved (May 30, 2000) requirements for the Associate Degree of Arts (AA) and the Associate Degree of Science (AS). The associate degree formally became…

This report provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the numbers, insitutions, types of awards, and program areas involved in the granting of degrees and certificates in Oregon's postsecondary institutions of education. Oregon's postsecondary institutions conferred a total of 29,559 degrees and certificates during the past year. These…

This document presents a report of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees conferred by colleges and universities in Virginia between July 1, 1971 and June 30, 1972. In summary, the number of bachelor's and advanced degrees conferred by all Virginia accredited institutions of higher education totalled 20,576. Of this total, the…

Presents data from the Engineering Manpower Commission's 1983 survey of engineering technology degrees. Results indicate a 12 percent increase in associate degrees and a 9.9 percent increase in bachelor's degrees. Summaries of engineering technology degrees awarded by curriculum and degrees by school and degree level are included. (BC)

The author describes both the utility and the recognition of the two year degree alongside the four year model. (Author)

This study determines criteria for the establishment of associate degree programs in 4-year institutions and gathers information that would serve as guidelines to administrators in the implementation of such programs. Information was obtained through a review of the literature, a catalog or bulletin analysis, and a questionnaire sent to directors…

This report provides seven tables of statistical data concerning the numbers of degrees conferred by New York State institutions of higher education. Tables are as follows: (1) "Degrees Conferred in Institutions of Higher Education by Level of Degree and Institutional Classification, New York State, 1991-92"; (2) "Degrees Conferred…

Data for Engineering and Technology degrees granted during 1970-1971 include breakdowns by school and degree level for all curricula combined and by curriculum and degree level for all schools combined. Figures for women, Negroes and foreign nations are given. (Author/TS)

Inventories the past and current national effort in programs of two to four years duration in engineering technology education, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current educational practice in this domain, and suggests directions for future effort. Statistical data, a bibliography and an index are appended. (Author/TS)

A table lists the top 100 colleges and universities producing students with associate, baccalaureate, or master's degrees in agriculture in 1996-97. Data are broken down by individual institution and minority group (African American, Native American, Asian American, and Hispanic). (DB)

Data on earned degrees conferred are presented by level of degree, both estimated (1986-87 and 1987-88), and forecast (1988-89 to 1992-93). It is forecast that the number of bachelor's degrees for 1988-89 will remain unchanged from the 1987-88 level, while master's degrees will be down slightly. For 1988-89 through 1992-93, it is projected that…

This document presents a review of all degree and certificate programs offered by the public and private colleges and universities in the state of Texas. Information is presented by institution. (HS)