college degrees
University completion certificates
College degrees are academic credentials awarded upon completing a program of study at a university or college.
The hierarchy runs from associate's (two years) through bachelor's (four years) to graduate degrees: master's and doctorate.
Degrees signal educational attainment to employers and are required for many professions.
She earned her degree in biology.
The value proposition—whether degrees justify their cost in time and money—is hotly debated.
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Record of past jobs
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