Associate to Master’s
Mulitple degrees in less time and for less money
Albright College’s School of Professional Studies’ innovative pathway is the first of its kind to empower adults to earn multiple degrees at a top-ranked institution in about two years — faster and for less than just a Bachelor’s at other colleges.
Accelerate your path to graduation with credit for work or military experience, foreign language skills or professional certifications.
Complete a Bachelor’s and Master’s for the cost of one degree at another college. Financial aid is available.
Innovative transfer model empowers community college graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree in just two semesters.
Personalize your studies. Take one class at a time. Designed for working adults. Earn certificates as you go.
Make the impossible, possible!
Combine our Interdisciplinary Studies major with a master’s degree for a return on investment that far outpaces the pack. Available options include:
- Associate to Master’s in Applied Psychology
- Associate to Master’s in Athletic Leadership
- Associate to Master’s in Business
- Associate to Master’s in Education
- Associate to Master’s in Educational Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Associate to Master’s in Special Education
Stackable credentials
Our innovative Associate’s degree to Master’s degree completion pathway allows you to earn credentials quickly. If you already have an Associate’s degree, you’ll be able to earn a certificate, a Bachelor’s degree, a graduate certificate and a Master’s degree in just two and a half years. You’ll gain new skills quickly and become more marketable to advance your career.
Top 14 Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S. for Social Mobility – U.S. News and World Report, 2023
Frequently asked questions
How will I know what classes I can combine into my major?
Your dedicated academic coach will guide you through the process, as will the Academic program chairs who are faculty with professional and or business experience.
How many courses do I need to take? How long does this take?
The complete bachelor of science degree is 31 courses (units) in duration. Each class lasts seven and a half weeks. You may transfer in a maximum of 18 courses (units) from a community college or 23 courses from a four-year institution. This means that you will need to complete 8 – 13 courses for your bachelor’s degree if you have earned as associate degree.
The master’s program is an additional 10 course units. For example, if you have an Associate degree, you may be able to complete your master’s program with as few as 18 – 23 additional courses.
If I do not complete the master’s, will I still earn the bachelor’s degree?
Absolutely. Each credential is awarded separately and you first earn the bachelor’s and then the master’s degree.
Are students allowed to begin a new program? Or is this just for completing degrees?
Students are able to both start a program from scratch and complete their already in progress degree path.
Can I take these courses online?
Yes, courses are available online to fit your busy schedule.
How much does the program cost?
The price per undergraduate course (unit) is $1,530 or $383 per course credit. Similarly, graduate course (unit) tuition is $1,480 or $494 per credit. This cost is inclusive, so there are no additional fees. Books will be a separate cost.
When can I start?
There are multiple opportunities throughout the year to begin undergraduate programs in the School of Professional Studies. There are two start dates in the fall, two in the spring and two in the summer.