Levels of Education

Levels of Education

1. Associate Degrees

   • offer different degrees for a variety of careers.
   • These 2-year programs may provide the necessary training to prepare students for entry-level positions in fields like nursing, graphic design and other vocational areas.

2. Bachelor's Degrees

   • an undergraduate program that usually takes four years to complete.
   • The most common degrees available at the associate level include the following: Associate of Arts (A.A.) Associate of Science (A.S.) Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

3. Master's Degrees

   • graduate programs that let students specialize in an area of study. They typically take 1-2 years to complete.
   • Different degree programs available at the master's degree level include the following: Master of Arts (M.A.) Master of Science (M.S.) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

4. Doctoral Degrees

   • Completing a Ph.D. program usually takes several years, and often involves the completion of a dissertation and a major research project.
   • Common types of doctoral degrees include those listed below: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Juris Doctor (J.D.) Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)