Northern State University offers several associate degrees both online and on campus.

Northern offers a two-year associate degree in biotechnology.

An Associate in Business Administration degree provides students with a foundation in business principles and practices, preparing them for entry-level positions in various business fields.

Northern's online associate degree in criminal justice will prepare you to deal with the complex issues facing today's criminal justice professional.

Northern State University's Associate of Science in Digital Entrepreneurship prepares students to enter the digital economy ecosystem within 2 years.

NSU offers a two-year associate degree in digital media.

Northern is the only South Dakota state university to offer a two-year early childhood education degree.

Northern's well-rounded General Studies Online Associate Degree program is available online, on the main (Aberdeen) campus and Huron Community Campus