A degree typically offered at community or junior colleges that usually takes at least two but less than four years of full-time college work to complete.
Glossary
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Bachelor's Degree
A degree offered in undergraduate programs at four-year colleges or universities.
Doctorate Degree
The highest form of post-graduate degree that students can earn in the United States.
Related terms: Graduate Degree
Graduate Degree
A degree type for students following a bachelor’s degree program or its equivalent. Degree types include master’s or doctorate degrees.
Related terms: Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree
Master's Degree
A graduate degree that requires the successful completion of the full-time equivalent of one but not more than two academic years of work beyond the bachelor's degree.
Related terms: Graduate Degree, Bachelor's Degree