| A | B |
|---|
| Certificate | This is the quickest way to a credential. It usually takes about 20-30 credits to complete. |
| Associates Degree | You need about 2 years to complete. |
| Bachelor's Degree | This is often called a 4-year degree |
| Master's Degree | This degree is given after you get your Bachelor's degree. It usually involved two more years of study of one subject. |
| Doctorate Degree | This is sometimes called a PhD. You get this after a Master's degree. It usually involves four years of study after the Master's Degree. |
| Dissertation | A book you write in order to get your Doctorate Degree. |
| Alumni | People who have graduated from a school, a college, or a training program or |
| Private college or university | A self-supporting school that is run with private funds |
| Public college or university | A school that is run with state funds. |
| Proprietary School | A privately owned and operated school organized to teach vocational skills |
