An Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Kish is designed to parallel the first two
years of courses needed for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The A.S. degree
focuses on coursework more related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
At Kish, you can earn an A.S. degree through our general pathway or you can choose
one of Kish’s many specific programs if you already know the major you want to study.
By earning an Associate in Science, you may:
Build necessary coursework to transfer to a four-year institution
Gain experience and sharpen your skills at the college level
Improve your job outlook and increase your potential salary
People with an associate degree have higher career earnings compared to those who
have some college or do not have an education past high school, according to the Bureau
of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Those who have earned an associate degree have a lower unemployment rate than people
who have completed less education, according to BLS.
If you end up pausing your education after completing an associate degree, it will
provide benefits that you would not get if you stopped halfway through earning a bachelor’s
degree.
Transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in a program of your
choosing.
A general Associate in Science degree keeps your options available when choosing a
major at the next level.
After being accepted to Kish, there is no formal program admissions process for an
A.S. degree.
Students interested in pursuing an A.S. degree are encouraged to speak with their
academic advisor.
Three Kishwaukee College students participated in science-based learning opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the Robert L. “Smitty” Smith Assistantship.