6th Grade Financial Literacy Practice Test

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.