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.

Examples of associate degree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2016, no more than 20% of the associate degree recipients at any of the campuses passed the test on their first try, far lower than the 88% passage rate for graduates of nursing schools nationwide. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Alliance also inspired me to earn my associate degree and pursue a master of public health. — Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Students who earn associate degrees, largely granted by California community colleges, earn $24,000 more than someone who only graduated high school. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

With the goal of increasing access and affordability, this new baccalaureate program adds to the California Community College system’s main offerings of certificate programs and two-year associate degrees. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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