Degree/Level Attained
High School or Equivalent
: Earned a high school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
Certification
: Completed an organized program of study given by a recognized body or authority in a given subject area (i.e., MCSE, Java, CFA, Series 7, etc.).
Vocational
: Received training in a special skill to be pursued in a trade (i.e., mechanical, electrical, carpentry, etc.).
Some College Coursework Completed
: Attended college but has not graduated.
Associate Degree
: Completed undergraduate studies and earned a 2-year degree at an accredited institution.
Bachelor's Degree
: Completed undergraduate studies and earned a 4-year degree (i.e., BA, BS, etc.) at an accredited institution.
Master's Degree
: Completed post-college graduate studies and earned a master's level degree (i.e., MBA, etc.) at an accredited institution.
Doctorate
: Earned degree (i.e., PhD), title or rank of doctor from an accredited institution.
Professional
: Earned a professional degree (i.e., law, medical, dental, etc.) at an accredited institution.