How many years would it take to earn an associates and bachelors and masters and professional doctorial degree?
Associate’s Degree – Two years full-time – Usually requires about 60 credit hours. Bachelor’s Degree – Four years full-time – Usually requires about 140 credit hours. An Associate’s Degree is not required to start a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree – One to two years – Usually requires at least 30 credit hours of graduate level courses. Doctorate’s Degree – Two to three years – Usually requires between 80 and 90 hours. Not all Doctorate programs require a Master’s Degree first. Example, a law degree is a Doctorate, but the majority of students enter law school directly from Undergrad. An attorney can then earn a Master’s Degree later.
