Associates Degree A degree that usually requires at least 2 years, but less than 4 years of full time equivalent college courses. Award, Certificate, Diploma Requires completion of an organized program of study of 1 or more full-time equivalent academic years. Bachelor's Degree A degree that usually requires at least 4 years, but not more than 5 years of full-time college courses. The charge made for meals. The number of meals provided varies by the institution, and by the meal plan.
Some institutions combine the room and board charge.
Certificate, Diploma, Award Requires completion of an organized program of study of 1 or more full-time equivalent academic years. Cooperative Program A program that provides for alternate class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government. It allows students to combine actual work experience with their college studies. Diploma, Award, Certificate Requires completion of an organized program of study of 1 or more full-time equivalent academic years. The highest degree a student can earn.