College Vocabulary

A college degree that is earned after completing a specific course of study, usually in 4 years

A 2 year degree typically earned at a community college

Any type of education that takes place after high school. This is another term for higher education

A degree given to students who complete an advanced program of study, typically requiring 1-2 years of study beyond a bachelor’s degree

Any type of education that takes place after high school. This is another term for postsecondary.

A student who already has an undergraduate degree and is studying for a master’s or doctorate degree

The highest degree awarded by a university, usually requires at least 3 years of study beyond a master's degree

College level courses offered in high school that allow students to earn college credit

A specific set of required courses that college students must take in order to graduate

A student’s overall academic performance, calculated as the average of grades earned in all courses, usually on a 4-point scale