Degree Options
Whether you’re planning to transfer to a university or enter directly into a career, Valencia has a degree to get you there.
In the U.S., community colleges offer an affordable alternative to a university. Compared to a Florida university, Valencia College’s tuition is 40% less. Still, the level of education is just the same. Our two-year A.A. degree fulfills the first half of a bachelor’s degree and guarantees transfers to Florida public university. Or, you can start a specialized career after two years of study in one of our A.S. degree programs.
Pathway to a Bachelor's Degree
Whether you are starting with the Intensive English Program or a two-year associate degree, see how Valencia College leads to a bachelor’s degree.
A.A.
Associate in Arts
Associate in Arts
A.A. Degree
- Two-year degree
- Fulfills the first two years of a bachelor’s degree
- Provides guaranteed transfer to one of Florida’s 12 public universities
- Prepares you to transfer to a university as a junior (third-year student)
- This is a general studies degree, but you can focus on an area of study by following a degree pathway
A.S.
Associate in Science
Associate in Science
A.S. Degree
- Two-year degree
- Prepares you to enter a specialized career field
- May transfer to the B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) program offered at some universities
- If the program is “articulated,” it will also transfer to a B.A. or B.S. degree program at Valencia College or a designated university.
B.S.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
B.S. Degree
- Four-year degree (including time spent earning the associate degree)
- Prepares you to enter an advanced position within a specialized career field
- Valencia College offers three baccalaureate degree programs that are available to
international students:
- B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Organizational Leadership (BASBOL)
- B.S. in Computer Technology and Software Development
- At Valencia College, students must first complete an associate degree before transferring into a baccalaureate program
T.C.
Technical Certificate
Certificate Programs
A.S. Degree
- International students must be degree-seeking and therefore can only earn certificates while also enrolled in an A.A. or A.S. degree program
- Take less than two years to complete
- Prepare you to enter a specialized career field or upgrade your skills for job advancement
- Credits earned through a certificate may be applied to a related A.S. degree