Colorado Technical University

Can I have an explanation of college degrees?

So I don't really know much about the order of degrees one recieves in college, or when you recieve what or anything. So you first get a bachelors degree, then ? then ? then PhD etc..? And if you can explain them to me/how you get them, it would be appreciated! Thanks!

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1. Associate's Degree (A.A., A.S., A.A.S., etc.) - 2-year college degree. Usually awarded after 2 years study at a community college, trade or technical school. Most 4 year universities will admit you as a junior if you have this degree. Baccalaureate Degree (B.A., B.S., B.S.N., etc.) - 3 or 4-year college degree. With some exceptions it is usually required to enter graduate school. Master's Degree - (M.A., M.S., M.Acc., M.B.A., etc.) - Earned after completing graduate coursework in major. May take 1 to 2 years to earn. Doctoral Degree - (Ph.D., etc.) - Requires extensive research and a dissertation. Usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete.