Which degree is earned after completing a Bachelor's degree and typically requires more than one year?

• A. Doctorate
• B. Master's degree
• C. Associate's degree
• D. Bachelor's degree

Answer: (B)

After finishing a bachelor's degree, the next level of degree people commonly pursue is the master's degree. This is a graduate credential that follows undergraduate study and provides more in-depth study or specialization in a chosen field. Master’s programs typically require more than a year of full-time study, often about one to two years, though some can be longer if they include research, internships, or part-time pacing. Examples include Master of Science, Master of Arts, and Master of Business Administration. A doctorate is a higher level that usually takes additional years beyond a master’s and involves original research or a capstone project. An associate’s degree is typically a two-year credential earned before or instead of a bachelor’s, not after completing a bachelor’s. The bachelor’s degree is the undergraduate credential preceding these advanced degrees.