The Program
The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree at Marion Technical College is designed to be a cost effective option for someone who is ultimately seeking a four-year degree. The AA degree includes the core curriculum that most bachelor of arts programs require.
The Ohio Board of Regents has guaranteed that the AA degree will transfer to all of Ohio’s public colleges and universities. The purposes of this associate’s degree are to: (1) provide students with the opportunity to affordably complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree; (2) enable students to transfer (often as a junior) to colleges and universities and earn a bachelor’s degree; and, (3) demonstrate to employers a student who successfully completed a degree program and possesses a well-rounded education. |
Did You Know?
By starting your bachelor’s degree at MTC with the AA, you can save thousands of dollars on tuition. Note the cost comparison chart below:
College/University |
# of Credit Hours |
Cost* |
Marion Technical College |
12 CREDIT HOURS OR LESS |
$166/CREDIT HOUR |
Bowling Green State University |
11 credit hours or less |
$347/credit hour |
Toledo |
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$316/credit hour |
Akron |
15 credit hours or less |
$398/credit hour |
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*All amounts were found on each university’s web site.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
The AA degree is a two year liberal arts/general education degree comprised of courses that emphasize English, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. It also offers components of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Graduates of this program will have the general education necessary to pursue a bachelor’s degree at most four-year colleges and universities as juniors..
Flexible Option!
The possibilities of this degree are endless. Once you transfer your credits, you can choose to complete a bachelor’s degree in almost any field of study. The degree is designed to get the general courses completed so you can focus on a career path that interests you during your bachelor’s program.
There are numerous courses within the AA degree that can be completed online, which will maximize your flexibility. Thus, you can fit many classes into your busy schedule! To see a list of courses that are available online and will apply towards the AA or AS degree, go to www.mtc.edu/transfer and click on “online courses” to the right.
Application Process
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the basic skills assessment (COMPASS) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any College Foundation courses suggested by COMPASS results are highly recommended.
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