The difference between Associate's degree and Diploma

When used as nouns, associate's degree means an academic degree awarded after the equivalent of approximately two years of college education, usually by community colleges, whereas diploma means a document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.


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  1. Associate's degree as a noun:

    An academic degree awarded after the equivalent of approximately two years of college education, usually by community colleges.

  1. Diploma as a noun:

    A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

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