Best Online/Distance Learning Colleges & Programs in Michigan 2023

Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by Sidharth PS

Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best distance learning colleges, universities, and institutes in Michigan. Here, readers will find the following details – rankings, list of distance education colleges, their address, type of institute, fees/cost, degrees and awards, distance learning majors/degrees and more.

Best Online/Distance Learning Colleges in Michigan for 2022

Rank

College

Fees/Cost

Type of Institute

Degrees & Awards

Address

1 Oakland Community College $1,585 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 2480 Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2266
2 Washtenaw Community College $2,250 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-4800
3 Henry Ford College $2,891 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 5101 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1495
4 Delta College $3,866 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate 1961 Delta Road, University Center, Michigan 48710
5 Kirtland Community College $4,108 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, Michigan 49738
6 Lansing Community College $4,353 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, Michigan 48933
7 Muskegon Community College $4,477 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate 221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, Michigan 49442-1432
8 St Clair County Community College $4,612 2-year, Public One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 323 Erie Street, Port Huron, Michigan 48061-5015
9 Kalamazoo Valley Community College $4,778 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate 6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003-4070
10 Mott Community College $5,652 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate 1401 E Court St, Flint, Michigan 48503-2089
11 Glen Oaks Community College $6,208 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, Michigan 49032-9719
12 Gogebic Community College $7,375 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree E4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, Michigan 49938
13 Mid Michigan College $7,484 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, Michigan 48625-9447
14 Kellogg Community College $7,920 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 450 North Ave, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3397
15 Schoolcraft College $7,975 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152-2696
16 Grand Rapids Community College $8,070 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 143 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3295
17 Bay de Noc Community College $8,140 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 2001 N Lincoln Road, Escanaba, Michigan 49829-2511
18 Bay Mills Community College $8,428 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 12214 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, Michigan 49715
19 Northwestern Michigan College $8,431 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 1701 E Front St, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
20 Macomb Community College $8,648 2-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 14500 E Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, Michigan 48088-3896
21 Jackson College $9,004 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 2111 Emmons Rd, Jackson, Michigan 49201-8399
22 University of Michigan-Dearborn $10,634 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48128-1491
23 University of Michigan-Flint $12,153 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, Michigan 48502-1950
24 Grace Christian University $12,683 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 1011 Aldon SW, Wyoming, Michigan 49509
25 Oakland University $12,843 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 2200 North Squirrel Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-4401
26 Ferris State University $13,097 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307-2251
27 Saginaw Valley State University $14,271 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 7400 Bay Rd, University Center, Michigan 48710
28 Baker College $14,487 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 1020 S Washington St, Owosso, Michigan 48867
29 Wayne State University $15,012 4-year, Public Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, Michigan 48202
30 Northern Michigan University $15,201 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855-5301
31 Central Michigan University $15,266 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
32 Great Lakes Christian College $15,277 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 6211 W Willow Hwy, Lansing, Michigan 48917-1299
33 Davenport University $16,061 4-year, Private not-for-profit One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-9396
34 Eastern Michigan University $16,078 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
35 Cleary University $16,137 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843
36 Michigan State University $16,579 4-year, Public One but less than two years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1046
37 Grand Valley State University $16,860 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403
38 Rochester University $16,948 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 800 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
39 Western Michigan University $17,028 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5200
40 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $17,357 4-year, Public Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 503 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
41 Madonna University $17,444 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48150-1176
42 Michigan Technological University $17,814 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
43 University of Detroit Mercy $18,338 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, Michigan 48221-3038
44 Siena Heights University $19,146 4-year, Private not-for-profit One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, Michigan 49221
45 Cornerstone University $19,923 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-5897
46 Finlandia University $20,295 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 601 Quincy St, Hancock, Michigan 49930-1832
47 Spring Arbor University $20,427 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree 106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283-9799
48 Northwood University $20,610 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, Michigan 48640-2398
49 Olivet College $22,241 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 320 South Main Street, Olivet, Michigan 49076
50 Andrews University $22,291 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – other 4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104
51 Adrian College $24,520 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 110 S Madison St, Adrian, Michigan 49221-2575
52 Concordia University-Ann Arbor $25,779 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate 4090 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
53 Lawrence Technological University $32,406 4-year, Private not-for-profit One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075-1058
54 Kettering University $39,255 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree 1700 University Avenue, Flint, Michigan 48504-6214
55 Calvin Theological Seminary NA 4-year, Private not-for-profit Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 3233 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546-4387
56 Career Quest Learning Centers-Lansing NA 2-year, Private for-profit Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree 3215 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910
57 Michigan State University-College of Law NA 4-year, Private not-for-profit Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 648 N. Shaw Lane, Room 368, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1300
58 Walsh College NA 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 3838 Livernois, Troy, Michigan 48083-5066
59 Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School NA 4-year, Private not-for-profit Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 300 S Capitol Ave, Lansing, Michigan 48933
60 Western Theological Seminary NA 4-year, Private not-for-profit Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 101 E 13th St, Holland, Michigan 49423-3622

For ranking colleges, we have used the ‘affordability’ factor. With each passing year, cost of higher-education is rising. Keeping this fact in mind, we have decided to rank institutes on the basis of cost/expenses and affordability.

Best Online/Distance Learning Programs & Majors

Here are some popular distance learning programs/majors –

    • Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
    • Agricultural and Food Products Processing
    • Agricultural Business and Management
    • Agricultural Mechanization
    • Agricultural Production Operations
    • Agricultural Public Services
    • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
    • Agriculture, General
    • Animal Sciences
    • Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
    • Food Science and Technology
    • International Agriculture
    • Plant Sciences
    • Soil Sciences
  1. Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

    • Area Studies
    • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
  2. Biological and Biomedical Sciences

    • Accounting and Related Services
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Business/Commerce, General
    • Business/Corporate Communications
    • Business/Managerial Economics
    • Construction Management
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Finance and Financial Management Services
    • General Sales, Merchandising, and Related Marketing Operations
    • Hospitality Administration/Management
    • Human Resources Management and Services
    • Insurance
    • International Business
    • Management Information Systems and Services
    • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methocs
    • Marketing
    • Real Estate
    • Specialized Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing Operations
    • Taxation
    • Telecommunications Management
  3. Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

    • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
    • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
    • Communications Technology/Technician
    • Graphic Communications
    • Communication and Media Studies
    • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
    • Journalism
    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
    • Publishing
    • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
  4. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Software and Media Applications
    • Computer Systems Analysis
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
    • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
    • Data Processing
    • Information Science/Studies
  5. Construction Trades

    • Construction Trades, General
    • Construction Trades, Other
  6. Education

    • Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
    • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Education, General
    • Education, Other
    • Educational Administration and Supervision
    • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
    • Educational/Instructional Media Design
    • International and Comparative Education
    • Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
    • Special Education and Teaching
    • Student Counseling and Personnel Services
    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
    • Teaching Assistants/Aides
    • Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
  7. Engineering

    • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering
    • Agricultural Engineering
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Biochemical Engineering
    • Biological/Biosystems Engineering
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Cermic Sciences and Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Construction Engineering
    • Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
    • Electromechanical Engineering
    • Engineering Chemistry
    • Engineering Mechanics
    • Engineering Physics
    • Engineering Science
    • Engineering, General
    • Engineering, Other
    • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
    • Forest Engineering
    • Geological Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Materials Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
    • Metallurgical Engineering
    • Mining and Mineral Engineering
    • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
    • Nuclear Engineering
    • Ocean Engineering
    • Operations Research
    • Paper Science and Engineering
    • Petroleum Engineering
    • Plastics Engineering
    • Surveying Engineering
    • Systems Engineering
    • Textile Sciences and Engineering
    • Architecture Engineering Technicians
    • Civil Engineering Technicians
    • Computer Engineering Technicians
    • Construction Engineering Technologies
    • Drafting Engineering Technicians
    • Electrical Engineering Technicians
    • Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technicians
    • Engineering Technicians, Other
    • Engineering Technology, General
    • Engineering-Related Fields
    • Engineering-Related Technologies
    • Environmental Control Technicians
    • Industrial Production Technicians
    • Mechanical Engineering Related Technicians
    • Mining and Petroleum Technicians
    • Nanotechnology
    • Nuclear Engineering Technicians
    • Quality Control and Safety Technicians
  8. English Language and Literature/Letters

    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
    • Literature
    • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
  9. Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

    • Apparel and Textiles
    • Family and Consumer Electronics Related Studies
    • Family and Consumer Sciences Business Services
    • Family and Consumer Sciences, General
    • Family and Consumer Sciences, Other
    • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
    • Housing and Human Environments
    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
    • Work and Family Studies
  10. Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

    • African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • American Sign Language
    • Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    • Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
    • Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Modern Greek Language and Literature
    • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
    • South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Southeast Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
    • Turkic, Uralic-Altaic, Caucasian, and Central Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  11. History

    • Law
    • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
    • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
    • Legal Support Services
    • Non-Professional General Legal Studies (UG)
  12. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities

  13. Library Science

  14. Mathematics and Statistics

    • Applied Mathematics
    • Mathematics
    • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
    • Statistics
  15. Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

  16. Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

  17. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

  18. Natural Resources and Conservation

    • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences Management
    • Forestry
    • Natural Resources and Conservation
    • Natural Resources and Conservation and Research
    • Natural Resources Management and Policy
    • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
  19. Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

    • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
    • Outdoor Education
    • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
    • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
    • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
  20. Personal and Culinary Services

    • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
    • Culinary Arts and Related Services
    • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
    • Personal and Culinary Services, Other
  21. Philosophy and Religious Studies

    • Philosophy
    • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
    • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
    • Religion/Religious Studies
  22. Physical Sciences

    • Astronomy and Astrophysics
    • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    • Chemistry
    • Geosciences
    • Materials Sciences
    • Physical Sciences
    • Physical Sciences, Other
    • Physics
  23. Precision Production

  24. Psychology

    • Psychology, General
    • Psychology, Other
  25. Public Administration and Social Service Professions

    • Community Organization and Advocacy
    • Human Services, General
    • Public Administration
    • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
    • Public Policy Analysis
    • Social Work
  26. Science Technologies/Technicians

  27. Social Sciences

    • Demography and Population Studies
    • Economics
    • Geography and Cartography
    • International Relations and National Security Studies
    • Political Science and Government
    • Rural Sociology
    • Social Sciences, General
    • Social Sciences, Other
    • Sociology
    • Sociology and Anthropology
    • Urban Studies/Affairs
  28. Theology and Religious Vocations

    • Bible/Biblical Studies
    • Missionary Studies
    • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
    • Religious Education
    • Religious Music
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  29. Transportation and Materials Moving

    • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
  30. Visual and Performing Arts

    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
    • Design and Applied Arts
    • Fine and Studio Arts
    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
    • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Come, let us take a close look at the admission process and requirements –

Admission Requirements

While evaluating candidates who’ve applied for admission, colleges take the following factors into consideration –

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school rank
  • Secondary school record
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • ACT/SAT test scores
  • TOEFL
  • Other relevant tests

The factors mentioned above are divided into the following groups – Admission considerations that are ‘Required/Mandatory’, admission considerations that are ‘Recommended’ and admission requirements that are ‘Considered but not required’.   Admission requirements may vary from one college to another. Most of the colleges rely on secondary school GPA, secondary school record, ACT/SAT scores and TOEFL (as mandatory considerations). Community colleges usually have an open admission policy.

Online/Distance Education Degrees

Depending upon the level of the program, Degrees or Awards can be classified into the following types –

  • Certificates
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Advanced Degrees

Certificates

  • Less than one year certificate: The duration of the program is less than one year.
  • One but less than two years certificate: The duration of the course is 1 year (or more, but less than 2 years).

Associate’s Degree

Associate’s Degree program is two years long. After completing this program, you’ll obtain an Associate’s Degree from the college/university/accrediting body.

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree program is four years long. After completing this program, you’ll obtain an Associate’s Degree from the college/university/accrediting body.

Advanced Degrees

Here are some of the popular advanced degrees –

  • Master’s Degree
  • Doctor’s Degree
  • Post-master’s certificate
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