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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| associate degree | an undergraduate academic qualification that typically takes two years of full-time study to complete. |
| bachelors degree | an undergraduate academic credential awarded by colleges and universities upon completing a course of study that typically lasts four years. |
| benefits | non-wage financial supports, compensation, or services provided by employers or governments to assist with healthcare, retirement, and daily living expenses |
| compensation | the total cash and non-cash rewards given to a person in exchange for work, services, or as a remedy for a loss, injury, or wrong |
| doctorate degree | A doctoral degree is the highest academic level of education you can earn in a university field. |
| FICA | Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which is a U.S. federal payroll tax deducted from employee paychecks to fund Social Security and Medicare |
| gross income | the total amount of money earned from all sources before any taxes, deductions, or expenses are taken out. |
| income tax | Income tax is a mandatory fee charged by a government on the earnings of individuals and businesses. |
| college major | Choosing a college major involves picking a primary field of study for your undergraduate degree. |
| masters degree | an advanced academic qualification awarded by universities after completing graduate-level studies |
| minimum wage | the lowest amount of money an employer can legally pay a worker for their labor. |
| payroll deduction | the amounts an employer subtracts from an employee's gross pay to cover taxes, benefits, and other legal or voluntary obligations |
| pto | Paid Time Off |
| salary | fixed, regular payment made by an employer to an employee in exchange for work perform |
| wage | a payment of money given to a worker for labor or services, usually calculated by the hour, day, or piecework. |