A degree usually earned after about two years of study at a community or junior college is called a ...

A degree usually earned after about two years of study at a community or junior college is called a ...

• A. Certificate
• B. Associate's Degree
• C. Bachelor's Degree
• D. Doctorate

Answer: (B)

Two years of study at a community or junior college typically earns an associate's degree. This credential sits between a certificate and a bachelor's and usually comes after about 60 credit hours of coursework. It can be a stepping stone to transferring to a four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree, or it can prepare you for certain jobs with practical skills. A certificate is a shorter credential that doesn’t qualify as a degree, a bachelor’s degree requires about four years of study, and a doctorate is an advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s (and often a master’s) degree.

Two years of study at a community or junior college typically earns an associate's degree. This credential sits between a certificate and a bachelor's and usually comes after about 60 credit hours of coursework. It can be a stepping stone to transferring to a four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree, or it can prepare you for certain jobs with practical skills. A certificate is a shorter credential that doesn’t qualify as a degree, a bachelor’s degree requires about four years of study, and a doctorate is an advanced degree earned after completing a bachelor’s (and often a master’s) degree.