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AAS

AAS

1 5.8
A two-year college degree that trains you for technical jobs
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪ.eɪˈɛs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : título AAS
  • With an AAS in information technology, he was ready to start his career in a high-demand field.
  • AAS degree
  • AAS programs
  • AAS degree holders

I did AAS and A level business, then a three-year business degree and a one year master's.

Examples

  • I did AAS and A level business, then a three-year business degree and a one year master's.

    Chris Williamson

  • Note: Medium- and high-credit students completing the AAS in nursing (minimum enrollment of 20 in each group).

    Academic text (2015)

  • Among all male students, 18.5% attained a TD1, 14.0% completed an AAS degree, and 6.0% earned a TD2 in manufacturing.

    Academic text (2015)

  • After completing my coursework, I earned my AAS degree in applied science from the local community college.

  • Students who pursue an AAS usually complete their programs in two years and gain valuable technical skills.

Synonyms

associate
vsAAS
  • US
29 3.7

A two-year college degree given by community colleges

is specific to applied and vocational programs, not all two-year college awards
associate degree
vsAAS
  • US
3 3.2

A qualification that a college gives after about two years of study, shorter than a bachelor's degree

is narrower, applying to practical and technical study rather than general subjects
Associate in Applied Science
vsAAS
  • US
5.1

A two-year college degree that teaches practical skills for technical jobs

is specific to vocational applied science studies rather than general two-year programs

Surface Forms

AAS singular
AASs plural

Etymology

AAS stands for Associate of Applied Science, where associate means 'a partner or someone connected', applied means 'practical', and science means 'study'. So, an AAS is a short, practical college degree you take to learn job skills and get a job.