Posted on Jul 22, 2020
When competing for upper enlisted ranks (E7-E9) would an associates degree in mechanical engineering technology put me above other people?
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Would an associates degree offer promotion points? I already have 74 college credit hours hours but no degree. When I get to my first duty station I plan on finishing my associates in MET. I’m coming in an E-3 because of these credits, but if I get the actual degree, will it offer more promotion points, or no since I already have a great deal of credits?
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Any degree will put you ahead of your peers. The type of degree is hidden to the board members. Every year the boards put out an AAR describing what job positions and qualifications made people more competitive. Every year they state that a degree makes a Soldier more competitive above their peers
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Yes... And No.
An Associate's degree is better than no degree. But to be truly competitive you need to keep going. Work towards that Bachelor degree and beyond.
Yes, absolutely get your AS. But then get your BS, too. The Army is changing /has changed for the most part. By the time you are looking at SFC, having a Bachelor's degree will be the norm; NOT having one will set you apart - and not in a good way.
An Associate's degree is better than no degree. But to be truly competitive you need to keep going. Work towards that Bachelor degree and beyond.
Yes, absolutely get your AS. But then get your BS, too. The Army is changing /has changed for the most part. By the time you are looking at SFC, having a Bachelor's degree will be the norm; NOT having one will set you apart - and not in a good way.
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Any degree will always be more beneficial than a lot of credits.
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