Associate’s Degree (AA or AS): 2 to 5 years. In order to complete an associate’s degree, you will need to complete up to, or more than, 60 credits. If you attend school full-time each semester, it would take you two years to complete this degree. Most non-traditional adult college students, however, attend part-time and earn the degree within four or five years. Usually, the minimum amount of time to complete a bachelor’s degree is four years. As with the other credentials, the number of credits for this degree depends on the school you choose to attend.