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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | an undergraduate college degree that typically requires completing 60 semester credits or about two years of full-time study |
| bachelors Degree | an undergraduate academic credential awarded by colleges and universities upon completing a course of study |
| Benefits | of payments, services, or advantages provided by employers, governments, or insurance plans to help individuals with financial, medical, or daily needs |
| compensation | the total cash and non-cash payment or remuneration given in exchange for work performed, or as a recovery for harm, loss, or injury suffered |
| Doctorate Degree | A doctoral degree is the highest level of academic achievement and expert-level knowledge you can earn in a field. |
| . FICA | is a United States federal payroll (or employment) tax payable by both employees and employers to fund |
| Gross Income | the total amount of money earned by an individual or business before any taxes, deductions, or expenses are subtracted |
| Income Tax | is a mandatory financial charge governments impose on the earnings, wages, profits, and investment returns of individuals and businesses. |
| College Major | A college major is your primary academic focus or specialty within a bachelor's degree program. |
| masters degree | a postgraduate academic or graduate credential earned after a bachelor's degree to show advanced, specialized knowledge in a specific field |
| Minimum Wage | the lowest hourly pay that an employer can legally pay a worker. |
| Payroll Deduction | amounts subtracted from an employee's gross earnings by an employer to cover taxes, benefits, and other legal or voluntary obligations. |
| . PTO | Paid Time Off, |
| . Salary | a fixed amount of money an employer pays an employee for their work |
| Wage | financial compensation paid by an employer to an employee in exchange for work |