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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | an undergraduate academic qualification awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, or online universities that typically requires two years of full-time study and 60 course credits |
| Bachelors Degree | an undergraduate academic credential awarded by colleges and universities upon completing a course of study that typically lasts four years |
| Benefits | an advantage, profit, or helpful effect gained from something |
| Compensation | the total amount of money, goods, or benefits given to someone in exchange for work, services, or as payment for a loss, injury, or damage |
| Doctorate Degree | the highest academic level you can earn in a specific discipline or profession |
| FICA | FICA is a mandatory U.S. federal payroll tax that funds the Social Security and Medicare programs |
| Gross Income | the total money earned by an individual or a business before any taxes, deductions, or operating costs are subtracted |
| Income Tax | Income tax is a mandatory financial charge levied by governments on the earnings of individuals and businesses |
| College Major | A college major is your primary specific field of study that makes up about one-third to one-half of the classes you take to earn a bachelor's degree |
| Masters Degree | a postgraduate academic qualification that you earn after completing advanced study in a specific professional or academic field following a bachelor's degree |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 per hour |
| Payroll Deduction | amounts withheld from an employee's gross pay to cover taxes, benefits, and other required or chosen obligations |
| PTO | Paid Time Off, |
| Salary | a fixed, periodic amount of compensation paid by an employer to an employee for work performed |
| Wage | financial compensation paid by an employer to an employee in exchange for work or services |