Is a diploma more important than a degree?

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A diploma is simply a document that indicates you have completed a degree. ==Addition== The above answer is absolutely correct. At my college the diploma indicates the student has completed a program of study and is therefore awarded a degree. That being said, there are colleges that offer diploma and certificate programs of study. For example, one may wish to complete a diploma program leading to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Another may wish to complete a certificate program in Interpreting for the Deaf. A certificate program is really designed to supplement or enhance an already existing degree, where a diploma program may be designed particular to a career field from the very start (such as the LPN). The question of which is more important - a Diploma or Degree - depends on the one pursing it. In other words, is a degree in Liberal Arts more important than a diploma in Practical Nursing. The real question is, which one satisfies the need? Which one will bring the individual closer to the overall goals and objectives sought? Viper1