How long does it take to earn a first professional degree?

Answer 1

First, a graduate degree can be at a masters or doctoral level. How long it takes to complete the degree depends on the program of study, whether an individual is a full-time or part-time student, the course load carried per semester, the sequential order or the courses and the students alignment to them, etc. Typically, the masters can take anywhere from two to three years to complete, while a doctorate may take three to four years to complete. In any case, this is just an estimation, and dependent on the above mentioned.

Answer 2

At the associates level approximately two years, the bachelors level four years, the masters level, approximately two to three years, and at the doctorate level approximately eight years beyond high school.

The above are estimates are considering the individual is a full-time student.

Answer 3

It would be dependent on the specific level and program of study. To understand the first professional degree, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated directly below this answer box.

Answer 4

That depends on the profession and the level of educational attainment (bachelor's, master's, doctorate).

Answer 5

Usually 3 -5 years

Answer 6

250 years