Instead, the relationship between credits and degrees is as follows:
* Associate's Degree: Typically requires 60-64 credits.
* Bachelor's Degree: Typically requires 120-128 credits.
* Master's Degree: Typically requires 30-60 credits (highly variable depending on program).
* Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.): Typically requires 60+ credits beyond a bachelor's degree (again, highly variable).
Within a degree program, you'll progress through courses and accumulate credits, but there's no official "step" system. The number of credits earned simply reflects your progress toward completing the requirements for your chosen degree.