Here is the order of degrees from the least amount of time spent to the most amount of time spent to earn the degree:
- Associate's (typically 2 years)
- Bachelor's (typically 4 years)
- Master's (typically 1-2 years after a bachelor's, so around 5-6 years total)
- Doctorate (typically 3-7 years after a master's, so around 8-13 years total)