associate degree (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /əˌsoʊsiət dɪˈɡriː/
Definition
A two-year undergraduate degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, or some four-year institutions, typically requiring 60 credits or more.
Examples
Many students choose to earn an associate degree before pursuing a bachelor's degree to save on tuition costs.
With an associate degree in nursing, she was able to start working as a registered nurse immediately.
How to Use associate degree
- associate of arts (AA) (collocation)
- A type of associate degree focused on liberal arts. — "She received her Associate of Arts degree before transferring."
- associate of science (AS) (collocation)
- A type of associate degree focused on science or technical fields. — "He earned an Associate of Science in computer programming."
- associate of applied science (AAS) (collocation)
- A type of associate degree focused on career-specific technical skills. — "The AAS degree prepared her for a job as an automotive technician."
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