education degrees

Graduate education degrees

There are two general types of postgraduate education degrees, referred to as graduate degrees: Master's Degrees and Doctorates.

Master’s Degrees are usually earned in one or more years depending on the field of study. They are generally required to improve a person’s expertise in the given field, and frequently earn the graduate a higher income. Here are types of Master’s Degrees:
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Sciences (MS)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)


Doctorates generally take three or more years depending on the field of study. There are professional doctorates such as:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) or Law

There are also research doctorates, known as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and honorary doctorates, awarded in recognition of a significant contribution to a field.

Education degrees

There are many different types of education degrees. Which one is suitable for you depends on your expectations and your desires when considering your education. Some education degrees are required for particular professions like medical degrees, for example. Other education degrees are more all-purpose. A Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) is a degree that is useful in many fields. A Bachelor of Arts degree in any discipline will help you get a better job. They tell people and future employers that your education is good .

Some people choose to earn education degrees that are for their own personal training, or because they have a passion for a certain subject or discipline. Some doctorates of philosophy (Ph.D.) fall in this category.

Types of education degrees

There are certificates, licenses, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees, sometimes referred to as post-graduate degrees. Let’s consider each category.

Certificates and Licenses

Professional certification and licensing, in some fields, is the same thing, in others it is not so. There are many variants, so make sure to research your particular field and understand which one you need, a certificate or a license. You can do this by searching the Internet, visiting your local library or university, or asking a professional in the field.

Certificates and licenses take about two years to earn, and tell potential employers and customers that you know your profession. When you hire an electrician, you want to know that he is licensed and that the work he does for you will be correct and safe.

Undergraduate education degrees

Undergraduate includes those education degrees that people earn after a high school diploma or GED credential and before a Master's or Doctoral Degree. It is sometimes referred to as post-secondary. Classes can be taken at any of colleges and universities, including those online.

There are two general types of undergraduate education degrees, Associate’s Degrees and Bachelor’s Degrees.

Associate’s Degrees are earned in two years at a community or vocational college, and usually require 60 credits. Programs vary. Students who earn an Associate’s Degree sometimes do so to see if the path they have chosen is correct for them. Credits can cost less and are usually transferable to a four-year college if the student chooses.

Associate of Arts (AA) is a liberal arts program that includes studies in languages, math, science, social science, and the humanities. The main area of study is expressed as “Associate of Arts Degree in English,” or Communication etc.

Associate of Sciences (AS) is also a liberal arts program with a greater stress on math and sciences. The major area of study is expressed as “Associate of Science in Nursing.”

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) puts more importance on a particular career path. The credits are usually not transferable to four-year colleges, but the associate is well-prepared for employment in the chosen field. The career is expressed here as, “Associate of Applied Science in Interior Decorating.”

Bachelor’s Degrees are earned in four, and sometimes five, years, usually at a college or university, including those online.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) focuses on critical thinking and communication in a wide variety of liberal arts, including languages, math, science, social science, and the humanities. Majors may be in subjects such as History, English, Sociology, Philosophy, or Religion, and many others.

Bachelor of Science (BS) focuses on critical thinking with an emphasis on sciences such as technology and medicine. Majors may be in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nursing, Economics, or Mechanical Engineering, and many others.