- BA: Bachelor of Arts
- BS: Bachelor of Science
- MA: Master of Arts
- MS: Master of Science
- PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
- EdD: Doctor of Education
- JD: Juris Doctor
- MD: Doctor of Medicine
- DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine
- DVM: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
These abbreviations are typically placed after the individual's last name, with a period separating the name and the abbreviation. For example, "John Smith, PhD" or "Jane Doe, MD."