associate's degree

American  

[uh-soh-shee-its di-gree] / əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪts dɪˈgri /

noun

1. a degree awarded by a junior or community college after completion of two years of study.

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Etymology

Origin of associate's degree

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

When she receives her associate’s degree, she intends to transfer to a Cal State or UC campus and major in business administration.

From Los Angeles Times

He graduated with an associate’s degree in elementary education 2009, and enrolled at Cal State Long Beach, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies.

From Los Angeles Times

The center also helps workers obtain their associate’s degree in early childhood education, and since the semester started in mid-August, many teachers have asked for classes to be offered virtually so they don’t have to show up to campus at night.

From Salon

Abraham, who’s 34 years old, recently earned an associate’s degree from the College of Southern Maryland in the applied science of Homeland Security.

From Slate

He pivoted to the culinary school three years ago, and received his associate’s degree in culinary arts this spring.

From Los Angeles Times