How long do college credits retain their value? Like a 10 yr old AA degree is it viable to use twds a BA?

Answer 1

It depends on the course and the school you're transferring to. Some courses don't have a very long life. Something like computer applications taken 10 years ago has very little value today for example. Imagine, for example, trying to apply a course in punch card programming to a degree these days.

Other courses have a long or indefinite life because the information never changes. Something like Ancient Greek History hasn't changed in the past very many years.

Many business and nursing/health courses have a life of about 5 years but many computer/technology courses are very short lived. The liberal arts tend to be the longest lived courses.

Some colleges have a flat rule that they will only take transfer credit of a certain age or less. It varies from school-to-school.

Answer 2

Since it is a completed degree, it should transfer if it was earned at a regionally accredited college.

Even college credits do not lose value in many programs. You should look for a program that puts no time limit on credits earned. This is true for many undergrad traditional and online programs (though not for graduate programs), so look for a school where this is the case.

Your AA, BA, MA or PhD is a complete degree and doesn't lose its value- ever.

Answer 3

College credits never lose their value. Different colleges and universities will accept credits at their discression but it is about the course requirements and documentation, not age. You should be able apply most of the credits towards a BA.