TYPES OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
From one-year certificates to four-year degrees, higher education equals opportunity. Different careers require different levels of education. Here's a breakdown to understand the kind of education required for the career you want.
Certificate
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Entry-level employment in a particular career.
Typical Program Length:
One Year
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Provides specialized knowledge for entry into career or preparation for future study at the graduate level.
Typical Program Length:
Four Years
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Provides broad knowledge for solid employment preparation and possible career advancement.
Typical Program Length:
Two Years
Master's or Professional
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Provides qualification for a particular career or for career advancement requiring preparation beyond the bachelor's degree or for entry into doctoral program.
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Typical Program Length:
Two or Three Years
Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.)
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Provides an academic foundation for transfer to a
four-year degree.
Typical Program Length:
Two Years
Doctorate
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Provides career entry or advancement for fields requiring experience in research methods.
Typical Program Length:
Four Years
CHOOSING A COLLEGE
With hundreds of colleges to choose from, it's hard to choose the perfect one. Here are 3 main questions you should ask when looking at college.
What kind of degree do you want?
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If you already know what you want to major in, visit UtahMajors.org to see which Utah colleges offer majors in that subject.
What type of college campus best suits you?
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A great way to see if a college is a good fit is to visit a college campus. Contact the admissions office of colleges that you're interested in visiting and set up a guided tour or check online to see if there’s a virtual tour of the campus.
Get advice about college
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Ask your family and friends, neighbors, teachers, and school counselors what they liked about college, what they found challenging, and what advice they can give you.
VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUS
