To study in USA , it is not necessary for you to do a 2 to 4 year degree course or any degree at all. There are two different paths to higher education in USA which you must understand. These are Community colleges, and Vocational schools. While community colleges were the U.S.’s first vocational schools, they have expanded their operations to include 2 year degrees across a wide variety of fields. Vocational schools, on the other hand, focus on providing on-the-job training and apprenticeships for industries. Replacing community college with vocational schools would mean eliminating programs that give liberal art backgrounds to millions of Americans, or the chance of earning a diploma. Let’s take a closer look at the major differences between the two. Community College Traditionally, community colleges offer 2 year degree programs on a wide variety of topics. Graduates earn associate degrees, many of which imbibe a higher earning potential among students and the