Studying higher education in the Dominican Republic is a relatively affordable option in one of the countries trhee major universitites,namely; the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and the Universidad Central del Este.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.