By Level:
* Associate's Degree: Typically a 2-year degree from a community college or junior college. Common examples include Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.).
* Bachelor's Degree: Typically a 4-year degree from a college or university. This is the most common undergraduate degree. Examples include Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng). There are hundreds of variations depending on the specific major (e.g., B.S. in Biology, B.A. in History).
* Master's Degree: A postgraduate degree typically requiring 1-2 years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Examples include Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.). Again, hundreds of variations exist based on specialization.
* Doctoral Degree: The highest academic degree, usually requiring several years of advanced study and research beyond a master's degree. Examples include Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Juris Doctor (J.D.). Many specialized doctoral degrees exist in various fields.
* Professional Degrees: These are first professional degrees that require extensive specialized training and often lead to licensure in a specific profession. Examples include:
* Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
* Juris Doctor (J.D.)
* Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
* Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
* Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Within each level, there are countless variations based on the specific field of study (major or concentration). For example, a Bachelor's degree could be in Biology, Chemistry, History, Engineering, Nursing, Business, etc. Each of these would be a different degree.
It's impossible to provide an exhaustive list of every single college degree. The number runs into the thousands.