For aspiring students, there are multiple degree options at the
undergraduate, graduate, and certificate level, all of which
serve different purposes. If you're not sure which degree is
right for you, you should start by determining your personal and
professional goals. The type of degree program you should enroll
in will also depend greatly on your existing level of education.
Undergraduate programs award associate and bachelor's degrees.
Associate degrees typically take two years to complete and
include general education courses, such as English, math, and
humanities, and/or vocational training. Bachelor's degrees
typically take around four years to complete, with courses
tailored to a specific major. Students can earn a Bachelor of
Arts degree, which is generally offered in liberal arts and
sciences programs, or a Bachelor of Science degree, which is
awarded in technical fields like engineering, natural sciences,
computer science, and mathematics. Graduate degrees are for
those who have earned a bachelor's