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What is the difference between a Associate,Bachelor's,Master's,Doctoral Degrees?

The question was shorten down for some reason. here is the real question: What is the difference between a associate degree,bachelor's degree,master's degree ,and a Doctoral Degree?

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1. Associates = 2 year degree Bachelors = 4 year degree OR associates + 2 years Masters = bachelors + 2-3 years PhD = bachelors + masters + 2-6 years
2. An associate's degree is an academic degree awarded by community colleges upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years. A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for four. A master's degree is a graduate degree, and lasts around 4 years, depending on the major. Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph.D., meaning "teacher of philosophy", is an advanced academic degree awarded by universities. The Ph.D. has become a requirement for a career as a university professor or researcher in most fields. Here's an example (my plan): AA, Liberal Arts (3 years) BA, Film & Digital Media (+2 years) MFA, Production (+4 years)