| A | B |
|---|
| Associate's Degree | Undergraduate degree obtained in 2-3 years |
| Bachelor's Degree | Undergraduate degree obtained in 4-5 years |
| Certificate | Credential assuring qualification to perform a specific job |
| Apprenticeship | Skilled trades training, working under an already skilled worker |
| Branch Campus | A satellite campus of a college or university, physically detached from the main campus |
| Private School | Receives no state funding; relies on tuition |
| Public School | Receives state funding and charges lower tuition to state residents |
| Technical School | Skilled trades training in a school setting |
