1. Associate's Degree: This is a 2-year degree typically from a community college or junior college.
2. Bachelor's Degree: This is a 4-year degree from a college or university.
3. Master's Degree: This is a graduate degree that typically requires a bachelor's degree for admission.
4. Doctorate (PhD, EdD, etc.): This is the highest academic degree, requiring a master's degree for admission, and often involving significant research and a dissertation.
There are also professional degrees like MD (Medical Doctor), JD (Juris Doctor), and others that often sit at a similar level to a doctorate in terms of time commitment and prestige, but are not strictly academic doctorates.