Associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate. Listing college degrees in the order they're typically earned tells part of the story — but read on to learn more about each.

Cuyahoga Community College intends to eliminate 30 associate degree programs, including 15 apprenticeship programs, citing ...

With the cost of a bachelor's degree approaching $90,000 per year at some schools, an associate's program may be more financially feasible — and lucrative.

Associate degree programs can lead to six-figure incomes — more than the typical income of a grad with a four-year bachelor's degree.

The majority of Americans without degrees still believe in the value of higher education, according to the poll. But not all college degrees are created equal.