Daytona State College - 2-Year Associate Degree Programs

You can choose success with an associate of arts (AA) degree.

Associate of Arts The State College Guarantee
The associate of arts (AA) is a two-year program for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree at Daytona State or another college or university. When you earn an AA degree at Daytona State College, you are guaranteed admission as a junior to Florida public universities.

2+2 = Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees at Daytona State College
Earn your associate degree from Daytona State College and apply for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program, the Bachelor of Science in Education program, or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program.

Or, you can grow your career options with an associate of science (AS) degree.

AS degrees prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce.
Daytona State offers more than 30 AS degrees in a variety of career fields.
AS programs can be completed in two years.
Many AS programs will transfer to four-year universities.
Or, continue your studies in one of Daytona State’s seven bachelor’s degree programs.*
According to Florida Department of Education data**, many Daytona State AS programs have placement rates above 90 percent.
According to the US Department of Labor, people with AS degrees often can earn as much or more than someone with a bachelor’s degree in a variety of employment fields.

*Speak with an academic advisor to learn more.
**(Based on 2009-2010 data on the number of students who are working in a degreerelated field, continuing postsecondary education or serving in the military.)

Now, choose your career field:

Get down to Business

From managing business finances and day-to-day operations to doing legal research or starting your own company, Daytona State’s two-year business degrees can get you started on a great career.

Associate of Science Degree	Jobs	Salary*
Accounting	Tax Preparer Bookkeeper Payroll Clerk Accounts Receivables/Payable Clerk Financial Clerk	$33,710 - $39,320
Business Administration	Administrative Manager Owner/Operator Production Manager Office Manager Buyer Front-Line Supervisor Sales Representative/Manager	$58,000 - $75,000 or more depending on experience.
Paralegal	Paralegal Legal Assistant	$46,680
Industrial Management Technology	Materials Manager Inventory Controller Quality Assurance Manager Industrial Engineering Manager	$30,000 - $50,000

Use your Creativity

Express yourself by creating gourmet masterpieces, cutting-edge music, swanky interiors or inspiring images in AS degree programs that can help you turn your artistic vision into a rewarding career.

Associate of Science Degree	Jobs	Salary
Hospitality and Culinary Management	Chef Food & Beverage Manager Food Service Manager Lodging Manager Concierge	$35,000-$54,000
Music Production	Broadcast Technician Recording Engineer Audio and Video Technician Producer and Director Event Coordinator Booking and Promotion	$39,870 $46,750 $41,750 $35,000 - $54,999
Interior Design	Interior Designer	$46,280
Photographic Technology	Photographer	$36,370

Choose a life of Service

If you’re a people person, a nurturer, protector, a healer, Daytona State offers a variety of AS degrees in health care, public safety and child care that can help you focus your sense of purpose on a gratifying profession.

Associate of Science Degree	Jobs	Salary
Human Services	Addictions Counselor Assistant Human Services Assistant	$20,000 - $24,000
Early Childhood Education	Child Development Center Teacher Child Development Center Curriculum Coordinators Infant-Toddler Teacher Preschool Teacher Child Development Center Manager	$25,000 - $34,900
Criminal Justice	Correctional Officer Jailer Police Sheriff Patrol Officer	$35,000 - $54,900
Emergency Medical Response	EMT Advanced Care Provider	$25,000 - $34,999
Nursing	Registered Nurse	$64,900
Physical and Occupational Therapy	Physical Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant	$37,710 $47,490
Dental Hygiene	Dental Hygienist	$68,250
Radiography	Radiologic Technologist X-Ray Technician	$54,300 - $74,980
Respiratory Care	Respiratory Therapy Assistant	$54,280
Fire Science	Fire Fighter Fire Inspector Fire Investigator	$35,000 - $54,999
Medical Information	Health Information Technician	$34,999

Get Technical

From AS degrees in areas related to architectural design and computer science to robotics and simulation technology, Daytona State’s technical career programs are taught by expert faculty using industry-standard equipment at our state-of-the-art Advanced Technology College.

Associate of Science Degree	Jobs	Salary
Architectural and Building Technology	Surveyor Plans Examiner Assistant Estimator Materials Tester Code Enforcement Assistant Quality Control Assistant Architectural and Civil Drafter	$45,600 - $60,000
Computer Engineering and Information Technology	Computer Systems Analyst Computer & Information Systems Manager Computer Hardware Technician Database Manager	$75,0000 or more
Computer Programming	Programmer Software Developer	$55,0000 - $74,999
Computer Networking	Networking Technician Computer Systems Technician Wireless Communications Technician Network Security Technician	$35,000 - $54,999
Internet Services	Webmaster Web Developer Database Administrator	$35,000 - $54,999
Drafting and Design	AutoCAD Technician Architectural Drafter Design Drafter	$35,000 - $54,999

Be a Steward of the Planet

Our AS degree in Environmental Science Technology gives you a great start. Upon earning your degree, pursue employment in the field or apply your AS degree toward a bachelor’s degree at a variety of Florida public and private universities.

Associate of Science Degree	Jobs	Salary
Environmental Science Technology	Environmental Science Technician Water Quality Specialist Environmental Field Technician	$34,000 - $54,020

Call our admissions office, (386) 506-3059,or visit DaytonaState.edu/admissions.html. To arrange a tour, call (386) 506-4471.

Daytona State College serves more than 36,000 students a year across its six campuses – Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Flagler/Palm Coast, New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater and the Advanced Technology College.

Note: Many areas offer multiple Associate of Science Degrees. Speak with an academic advisor to learn more.

* As reported by the US Department of Labor. Some wages reflect earnings for those with experience and/or education at the associate or bachelor’s degree level.