What is the correct protocol and priority for academic degrees listed after a name?

When listing academic degrees after a name, the correct protocol is to start with the highest or most recently obtained degree. The degrees should then be listed in descending order of level, with the highest degree listed first. For example, if someone holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a Master of Arts (MA), and a Bachelor of Science (BS), the correct way to list their degrees would be:

[Name], PhD, MA, BS

If the degrees are in different fields, they should be listed in the order in which they were obtained. For example, if someone holds a PhD in Economics and a BS in Mathematics, the correct way to list their degrees would be:

[Name], PhD (Economics), BS (Mathematics)

In general, the following hierarchy of academic degrees is followed when listing multiple degrees:

1. Doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD, DMin, etc.)

2. Master's degrees (MA, MS, MFA, etc.)

3. Bachelor's degrees (BA, BS, BBA, etc.)

4. Associate degrees (AA, AS)

However, there may be some variation in the order of degrees depending on the field or institution. It is always best to check with the specific institution or organization for their preferred format for listing academic degrees.