Definition of "associate degree" [associate degree]

• A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "The third thing we'll do is invest in America's long-term competitiveness by putting a college degree within reach for all Americans and by helping community colleges like Macomb develop associate degree programs in green technology to help make sure the next generation of workers have the skills they need to build the cars of the future."