text: An associates degree usually takes 1-2 years to obtain.  Often it's two years.  A master's degree takes an additional 2 years beyond a Bachelor's degree (which takes 4 years to obtain).  Basically you could get your master's after you obtain an associates...but that would probably require 4 extra years.  Usually the order is associates (2 years), bachelors (another 2 years beyond the associates), and a masters degree (another 2 years beyond the bachelors degree)  It usually takes about 5-6 years to get a Masters.  An MS is specifically a Master's of Science degree.  Best of luck if you pursue either of those!  I have a bachelor's which took me 4 years to get.  I'd like to go for my Master's which will be another 2 years.  :)  But you can do it!  Best of luck! :D