Types of Higher Education Institutions and Degrees

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Higher learning institution offering degrees

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University

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Offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or science

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College

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Offers associate degrees; often government-supported

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Community/Junior College

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Training for specific careers; vocational college

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Technical School

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60 hours of coursework; 2 years to complete

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Associate Degree

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120 hours of coursework; 4 years to complete

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Bachelor’s Degree

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Subject of specialization for a student

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Major

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Advanced degree after bachelor’s; 30 hours additional

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Master’s Degree

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Highest degree; 90-120 hours after bachelor’s

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Doctoral Degree

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Activities outside the normal curriculum

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Extracurricular Activities