The number of years of school a person completes is known as ____.

A) educational achievement
B) mass schooling
C) educational attainment
D) professionalization
E) credentialization

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed, often used as an indicator of skill level, social status, and economic potential.

Years of School

Refers to the total number of years an individual has spent receiving formal education, typically from primary through secondary and possibly post-secondary education.

Completion

The act of finishing or bringing something to an end, often marked by achieving a goal or fulfilling a requirement.