Studying Spanish can be a significant asset to people who want to work in international business, education, law, politics, and more. It can be especially useful for students interested in South and Central America, or those who want to work with Spanish-speaking populations within the United States.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.