Types of Degree Programs
Certificate - Average completion time: 9-12 months // Common prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent // Offered at: Typically a community college or technical college, though some colleges and universities also over certificate programs
Diploma - Average completion time: 1-2 years // Common prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent // Offered at: Typically a community college or technical college
Associate Degree - Average completion time: 2 years // Common prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent // Offered at: Typically a community college or technical college, though some colleges and universities also offer associate degree programs
Bachelor's Degree - Average completion time: 4 years // Common prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent // Offered at: Typically at a college or university
Master's Degree - Average completion time: 1-2 years // Common prerequisites: Bachelor's degree // Offered at: Universities
Doctorate - Average completion time: varies greatly, 2-6 years // Common prerequisites: Master's degree, though bachelor's is also acceptable for some programs // Offered at: Universities