A student who plans to work in a recording studio may benefit from the course material and hands-on experience from an audio engineering program. Such programs are often a stepping stone for higher education or better job prospects.

An Associate of Science degree can be a great option for individuals needing a degree quickly in order to advance their career. This type of degree is more skill based and there are a variety of scientific fields that a student could pursue.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.