First Professional Degree	Completion of the academic program usually requires at least six years of full-time equivalent academic study, including college study prior to entering the professional degree program.
	Doctoral Degree	Completion of the degree program usually requires at least three years of full-time equivalent academic work beyond the bachelor’s degree.
	Master’s Degree	Completion of the degree program usually requires one or two years of full-time equivalent study beyond the bachelor’s degree.
	Work Experience, plus Bachelor’s or Higher Degree	Most occupations in this category are managerial occupations that require experience in a related non-managerial position.
	Bachelor’s Degree	Completion of the degree program generally requires at least four years but not more than five years of full-time equivalent academic work.
	Associate Degree	Completion of the degree program usually requires at least two years of full-time equivalent academic study.
	Postsecondary Vocational Training	Some programs last only a few weeks while others may last more than a year. In some occupations, a license is needed that requires passing an examination after completion of the training.
	Work Experience in a Related Occupation	Some occupations requiring work experience are supervisory or managerial occupations.
	Long-Term On-The-Job Training	This category includes occupations that generally require more than 12 months of on-the-job training or combined work experience and formal classroom instruction for workers to develop the skills needed for average job performance. This category includes formal and informal apprenticeships that may last up to four years, and short-term intensive employer-sponsored training that workers must successfully complete. Individuals undergoing training are generally considered to be employed in the occupation. This category includes occupations in which workers may gain experience in non-work activities, such as professional athletes who gain experience through participation in athletic programs in academic institutions.
	Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training	This category includes occupations in which workers can develop the skills needed for average job performance after one to 12 months of combined on-the-job experience and informal training.
	Short-Term On-The-Job Training	This category covers occupations in which workers can develop the skills needed for average job performance after a short demonstration or up to one month of on-the-job experience or instruction.