What is a Graduate?
A graduate is someone who has completed a degree or program of study at a college or university. This can include students who have earned a bachelor's, master's, doctoral, or other type of degree.
In the United States, a graduate is typically someone who has completed a four-year undergraduate degree and is now pursuing further education in a graduate program, such as a master's or doctoral degree. Graduates are often referred to as "grad students" or "graduates."
The term "graduate" can also be used more broadly to refer to anyone who has completed a program of study, regardless of the level of degree earned. For example, someone who has completed a two-year associate's degree or a vocational training program might also be considered a graduate.