Best option for a fast Associate's in I.T. or something related? Total noob!

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If you really want to work in IT, then a degree from WGU will be your best bet - you'll get a bunch of certs along the way. There are lots of options from which to choose, so you can really focus on the area you like best (networking, cloud, cybersec, data analytics, etc.).

Since you don't have a ton of credits, and some will count in the GE area, you won't "lose" a ton of credits. The A+ cert will actually count as 6cr in two of the harder/more time consuming courses (IT-Foundations and IT-Applications), so you're kind of ahead there.

Also, for someone just starting out, WGU will get you towards where you want to go more quickly than most of the other degrees I think. All of those certs will be awesome (and "free").

You can use Sophia and then Study.com to get a bunch of credits prior to enrolling, so the cost will be minimal. And then you can enroll and finish in 1-2 terms (preferably 1 term) for about $4,000. My guess is you could spend a few months getting the credits you need, then 6 months at WGU, and finish in far less than a year with a bachelor's in IT for less than $5,000.