What degree takes the least amount of time to earn?

Answer 1

This all depends on the school district and state in which the district resides. Of course, the earlier the years of education the less that's required to graduate. Most schools in the 21st century require anywhere from 18-25 to graduate. Some might require more. This also depends on how the credit system is set up. Today most schools require these basics. We will refer to credits as units, as this is the usual lingo for credits

English: 4 Years (4 Units)

Mathematics: 3 or 4 Years. (3 or 4 Units)

Science: 3 or 4 Years (3 or 4 Units)

Social Studies: 3 or 4 Years (3 or 4 Units)

Fine Arts: 1 Year+ (1+ Units)

Physical Education/Health

1+ Years (1+ Units)

Foreign Languages (Some states): 1+ Years (generally 2) (1+ Units)

Electives: 6-10+ (6-10+ Units)

Some school districts require more or less. This also depends on the type of diploma the student wants to earn. (Career Technical, Honors, Regular). So from my chart above the average is anywhere from 18-28.

Answer 2

At the college level it would be an associates degree. The associates degree is designed as a two year program of study in a specific area as a full-time student, provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college. Typically, it takes between 60 and 64 credits to complete. The bachelors degree takes approximately four years to complete as a full-time student and could run between 120 and 128 credits to complete.