Primarily this degree enables students to transfer their Associate in Arts into a variety of four-year Bachelor of Arts programs. While used for such transfer programs, the degree also provides an opportunity for new knowledge and skill enhancement, both in the workplace and for those who are searching for new careers. The Associate in Arts degree is awarded upon completion of the minimum number of semester hours of credits and courses in a curriculum composed primarily of courses in liberal arts and sciences, including the General Education core requirements.

The Associate in Science degree is used primarily for transfer to programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. It may also be used for learning and skill enhancement in the workplace or for helping those who, while working, are preparing for a new career. It is awarded upon completion of the minimum number of semester hours of credits and courses in a curriculum composed primarily of courses in liberal arts and sciences and including the General Education core requirements. Less broad in scope than the Associate in Arts, this degree is for students who wish to concentrate either in the sciences or mathematics

The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded upon completion of the minimum number of semester hours of credits and the General Education core requirements. Intended primarily for career oriented programs it may be appropriate for transfer toward a Bachelor of Science degree in some areas, such as nursing.

The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the minimum number of semester hour credits and courses in a curriculum composed of at least 60 credits in liberal arts and sciences including the General Education core requirements as well as didactic and clinical course work specific to the major field of study.

The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree is awarded upon successful completion of the minimum number of semester hour credits and courses in a curriculum composed of at least 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences including the General Education core requirements as well as didactic and clinical course work specific to the major field of study.

The A.A.S. Degree is designed primarily for career programs.

If a student wishes to receive more than one associate degree from Trocaire College, the student must fulfill all of the academic program requirements for each degree. Transfer students must complete at least 25% of his/her course work at Trocaire College for each degree received at Trocaire College.