* Associate of Arts (AA): Two-year degree that typically prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university.
* Associate of Science (AS): Two-year degree that typically focuses on a specific career or technical field.
* Bachelor of Arts (BA): Four-year degree that provides a broad liberal arts education.
* Bachelor of Science (BS): Four-year degree that focuses on a specific field of study, such as science, engineering, or business.
Graduate Degrees
* Master of Arts (MA): One- to two-year degree that builds on a bachelor's degree and typically requires a thesis or research project.
* Master of Science (MS): One- to two-year degree that focuses on a specific field of study and typically requires a thesis or research project.
* Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Three- to five-year degree that requires original research and a dissertation.
Professional Degrees
* Juris Doctor (JD): Three-year degree that prepares students to practice law.
* Doctor of Medicine (MD): Four-year degree that prepares students to practice medicine.
* Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS): Four-year degree that prepares students to practice dentistry.
* Master of Business Administration (MBA): Two-year degree that prepares students for management and leadership positions in business.
Other Degrees
* Certificate: Short-term credential that typically takes one year or less to complete.
* Diploma: Credential that signifies that the holder has completed a specific course of study.
* Honorary Degree: Degree that is awarded to an individual in recognition of their achievements or contributions to society.