Associate of Arts vs. Associate of Science

Associate of Arts

[uh-soh-shee-it uhv ahrts] / əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪt əv ˈɑrts /

noun

a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in liberal arts, as the social sciences or the humanities. A.A.

Associate of Science

[uh-soh-shee-it uhv sahy-uhns] / əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪt əv ˈsaɪ əns /

a two-year associate's degree granted by junior and community colleges for studies in science or math, as biology, computer science, or engineering. A.S.