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

Some colleges — like Folsom Lake — offer associate degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence and machine learning. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Soto, who has an associate degree in business and works with families who have loved ones with disabilities. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

After presenting a building plan to the city as part of her capstone study in an associate degree program in commercial real estate, the city granted her exclusive rights to negotiate the purchase of the building. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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

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