associate degree

noun

variants or less commonly associate's degree
: a degree that is given to a student who has completed two years of study typically at a community or junior college in the U.S.

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“Associate degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associate%20degree. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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