associate's degree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of associate's degree
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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She had been due to be released in September with good behavior credit before her sentence was further reduced with credit for getting her GED and associates degree.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022
Since she’s been in prison, Brown has earned her associates degree from Lipscomb University, WZTV-TV reported.
From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2019
It took her 10 years of night classes to get an associates degree from West Los Angeles College, she says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2018
She has since earned her associates degree at Umpqua Community College and has been accepted into Oregon State University, where she plans to study counseling.
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2017
Papi did two years at a community college and is proud of his associates degree.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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