Articles About Education

Dr. Meleena Eaton is the executive director of Academic Effectiveness at Southern New Hampshire University. She has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and undergraduate marketing education and holds a doctorate of business administration in marketing.

Advancing from an associate to a bachelor’s degree can lead to new job prospects and opportunities to move toward your goals. You can also often transfer the credits you earned during your associate degree into a bachelor's program, placing you halfway through the 4-year degree.

A university degree can prepare you for entry-level roles and a new career or help you advance in your current job. Thanks to the flexibility provided by the different types of programs and degree options available, you can often balance work and personal responsibilities with your coursework.

If you’re mapping out your career goals, a master’s degree may be a critical step to help you get where you want to be. You’ll want to consider how and when the credential can help you, how long it'll take to obtain and what to expect.