academic degree academic degree /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk dɪˈɡriː/

noun

1. An award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study  ( academic degree , degree )
   an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
    He earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude
   he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude