two-year programs

Community college tracks

Two-year programs are educational courses of study designed to be completed in two years, typically at community colleges or technical schools.

They usually lead to an associate degree or professional certification: She enrolled in a two-year program for nursing.

The term often appears in discussions contrasting these paths with four-year bachelor's degree programs.

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