Yes — **an associate’s degree *is* a legitimate college degree.** ### ✅ What an associate’s degree is * It’s a **recognized postsecondary degree** awarded by accredited colleges (community colleges, technical colleges, and some universities). * It typically requires **60–65 credit hours**, which is about **2 years full-time**. ### 🎓 Types of associate degrees * **A.A. (Associate of Arts)** * **A.S. (Associate of Science)** * **A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science)** …and a few specialized varia