One difference between a bachelor's and a master's degree is the order in which you earn them. To get your master’s degree, you must have a bachelor’s degree under your belt. Many times, your master's ...

"I need a degree in order to move forward — if not here, [then] just out in the world somewhere else." Eventually, she plans to transfer to a four-year institution for a bachelor's in business ...

If your college required you to take classes that didn't count for your degree, we want to hear from you. These are often called remedial or developmental courses.