A bachelor's degree will provide you with skills and knowledge in a wide range of subjects while focusing on one or two subject areas in greater depth. Bachelor's degrees are offered at four-year colleges and universities and normally take four years of study to complete. With a bachelor's degree, you can pursue careers in journalism, education, graphic design, computer science, banking, law enforcement, and more.

You might consider pursuing education and training programs that are two years in length or shorter. The programs often lead to a license, a certificate, or an associate degree. Students often transfer to four-year schools and use their two-year degrees as credit toward a bachelor’s degree. Schools that offer associate's degrees include junior and community colleges. Trade schools emphasize education in such technical fields as machinery and computer technology. With a two-year degree, you can find work as a technician, nurse, mechanic, physical therapist, restaurant manager, and more.

After receiving a bachelor’s degree, you may want to pursue a graduate degree of which there are many different types. These degrees usually require two or more years of study beyond college. As examples, such professions as architect, dentist, veterinarian, lawyer, psychologist, college professor, and doctor all require some type of graduate or doctoral degree.