The college’s academic programs enable students to succeed personally and professionally. Academic programs prepare students for Programs of Study  transfer to four-year institutions, for satisfying and rewarding careers, or for personal growth and fulfillment.

Baton Rouge Community College offers the following degrees and certificates:

The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to universities to complete bachelors degrees. Associate degrees provide many of the basic general education courses required for the first two years of a bachelors degree program. If a student is interested in transferring to a specific four-year program, he/she should consult with the college/university of intent and establish which courses taken at BRCC will transfer.

Certificate programs provide defined work skills also prepares students for employment. Students in certificate programs may take a limited number of General Education courses that transfer to four-year institutions; however, the focus of the certificate program is to renew or establish employable