| A | B |
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| Secondary education | education from grades 6 - 12 (normally 12 - 18 years old in the US) |
| Primary education | education from kinder through 5 (normally 6 - 11 in the US) |
| University | a post-secondary education that offers at least one (1) graduate degree (master's) and many undergraduate degree options (Bachelor's) |
| College | a post-secondary education that offers a 4-year degree plan to earn a Bachelor's degree |
| Junior College | a post-secondary education that offers a 2-year degree plan for future studies into a college for a Bachelor's as well as certificate programs, licensing programs, continuing education, and even high-school diplomas for older students. |
| Distance Learning | learning from home via the Internet. Synonymous with virtual learning. |
| Bachelor's Degree | A “four-year" degree at a university or college |
| Master's Degree | A "six-year" degree at a university. Must complete a Bachelor's before enrolling in a Master's program. |
| Doctoral Degree | the highest level of education or degree for students. A nine to 11 year degree (a “10-year” degree) known as PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) |
| Trade School | a postsecondary educational institution designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade career. |
| Military Academies | In the United States, this is an educational institution which prepares candidates for service in the officer corps. |
