College Degrees
Certificates
It is usually achieved after the completion of the required work in a specified area or skill. It doesn’t require the general courses as a degree does; instead, it requires just the classes and training relating directly to the specific area of study.
A certificate doesn’t offer an overview of the area of study like a Diploma program does.
Diplomas
A more in-depth degree than a certificate. A diploma can take a little longer to earn. It usually takes 1-3 years. Diploma programs are more technical than theoretical. The classes taken in conjunction with earning a Diploma allow you to gain a thorough understanding of your field of study.
Associate Degree
An Associate Degree is a two-year academic program that requires a student to complete 60 credits (approximately 20 courses) in order to graduate.
The coursework offered in a variety of subject areas but focuses on courses in Arts, Science, or Business. The program has no specialization or major.