Idealy, how many years of work experience equate to an Associates Degree?
This was selected as Best Answer The two can’t be equated. Work experience demostrates mastery over a specific skillset. A degree may be related to a skillset, but it demonstrates other things. Primarily, it demonstrates a commitment to invest in one’s professional growth and the drive to complete the degree. Undergraduate education also provides a much broader scope, providing an education in areas outside of a specific job or field. The benefits of this are not quantifiable, since you never know what knowledge or skills will be needed down the road. The bottom line is that to reach your full potential, you need both education and experience, and need to make acquiring both a lifelong pursuit.
