An undergraduate degree, also referred to as a bachelor's degree, is a higher education credential awarded to students who successfully completed an undergraduate program at a university or college. Synonyms for undergraduate degree include baccalaureate degree, bachelor's degree, first degree, and four-year degree. The first degree refers to the initial academic degree earned after finishing secondary education, whereas the four-year degree indicates that the degree program is completed in four years. A baccalaureate degree is a Latin term that specifically refers to a four-year degree program that focuses on liberal arts studies. Overall, these synonyms highlight the same academic achievement and indicate that the person has completed a bachelor's degree program.