Diploma or Certificate—an academic program of study that is completed in more than 350 hours, is less than a bachelor's degree; but does not lead to an associate degree. A formal diploma or certificate is awarded at the completion of study.
Associate Degree—an award that normally requires at least two but less than four years of full-time equivalent college-level work.
Bachelor's Degree—an award (baccalaureate) that normally requires at least four but not more than five years of full-time equivalent college-level work. Also includes bachelor's degrees in which the normal four years of work are completed in three years.