academic degrees
Diplomas from colleges
Academic degrees are formal qualifications conferred by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study.
The standard progression runs from bachelor's degree (undergraduate) through master's degree to doctorate (graduate).
Degrees are designated by abbreviations: BA, BS, MA, PhD, MD, JD.
She earned her academic degrees at state universities.
The specific requirements—credit hours, thesis work, examinations—vary by institution and field.
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- cap and gownCeremonial graduation attire
- MBAGraduate degree in commerce
- PhDHighest academic credential
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MD · ABD · magna cum laude · engineering · law · business administration · conferred · alma mater · ivory tower · education · medicine · JD · hood · computer science · liberal arts · natural sciences · transcript · accreditation
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Practice of self-instruction
street smarts · life experience · on-the-job training · unschooling · apprenticeship
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Record of past jobs
professional experience · trade skills · vocational training · natural ability