<prompt> Human: I am currently attending a two year community college with the option to graduate and receive my associates degree. I am planning on transferring to a four year university to receive my bachelors regardless. I can either transfer directly after this year, or spend an extra year here and pick up my associates. Basically what Im asking is, is it worth it for me to stay that extra year? What benefits come with receiving your associates that you would not get with just your bachelors? Should I just get the jump to the university and start right away on my bachelors? Sorry for formatting Im currently in class on mobile.EDIT: Thank you all for your responses they have been very helpful as I am 17 still trying to figure it all out.  <response>: What benefits come with receiving your associates that you would not get with just your bachelors? uIwentthatway is being a jerk, but they are correct that there is no value to an Associates degree once you have your Bachelors. It could help you get a job while youre earning your Bachelors but it has limited value there, anyway. Most jobs want either a high school degree or a Bachelors. Having an Associates could make you more appealing for jobs requiring only a high school diploma, but not much more than just working on your Bachelors. I really dont think it would be worth it to take an extra year to get an Associates degree. I would highly recommend going straight to the Bachelors. 