Creative students who want to focus on disciplines such as theater, music or art may choose to study the fine arts. It can prepare students for a career in the arts or complement a variety of other careers in the humanities.

An Associate of Arts degree is the stepping-stone for many students. After focusing on a field of study for two years at a vocational, technical, or community college, students can go onto finding better careers or earning a higher degree.

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.