Type of Degrees
Associate Degree - usually takes two years to complete and is awarded by community colleges. Associate Degree programs may be “terminal” programs, which lead to specific careers upon graduation or “transfer” programs, which allow students to transfer into a four-year bachelor’s degree program as a third-year student.
Bachelor’s Degree - typically takes four years to complete and is awarded by four-year colleges and universities. The most common are a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
Master's Degree - provides additional education or training in the student's specialized branch of knowledge beyond the level of a bachelor’s degree. Master's degrees are offered in many different fields and are either a one-year or a two-year program.
Doctoral Degree - trains research scholars and future college and university faculty members. The doctoral degree certifies that the student has demonstrated capacity as a trained research scholar in a specific discipline. For more information see EducationUSA