Mexican Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Mexican certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Mexican grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Mexican credentials at a glance
| Mexican credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato/Bachiller | High School Diploma |
| Licentiate - Licenciatura | Bachelor's Degree |
| Professional Title - Título Profesional | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master - Grado de Maestro | Master's Degree |
| Title of Specialist - Título de Especialista | Master's Degree |
| Title of Doctorate - Título de Doctorado | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Mexican grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Mexico's schools and universities:
| Mexican mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 90-100 | A |
| 80-89 | B |
| 60-79 | C |
| 0-59 | F |
| MB | A |
| B | B |
| S | C |
| AC | Pass |
| NA | F |
Every Mexican credential we evaluate (32)
Our evaluation data for Mexico, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Middle school (1)
| Mexican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Primary Education - Certificado de Estudios Educación Primaria | 6 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
Secondary school (17)
| Mexican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Baccalaureate Certificate - Certificado de Bachillerato | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
| Baccalaureate in Education - Bachillerato Pedagogico | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of Completion DGETI - Certificado de Terminación de Estudios DGETI | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education - Certificado de Terminación de Estudios Secundaria | 3-6 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Certificate of General Secondary Education - Certificado de Estudios de Secundaria | 3-6 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Certificate of General Technical Education - Certificado de Estudio Técnico Nivel Medio Básico | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Certificate of Proficiency - Certificado de Preparatoria | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
| Commercial Secretary Diploma - Diploma de Secretaria Comercial | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Diploma of Technical Secondary Education - Diploma de Secundaria Técnicas | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| High School Equivalency Diploma - Bachillerato Semiescolarizado | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Certificado de Estudios Preparatorios | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato/Bachiller | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
| Teacher of Primary Education - Maestro en Educación Primaria | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Technological Baccalaureat Certificate - Certificado de Bachillerato Tecnológico | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Title of Baccalaureate - Título de Bachiller | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
| Title of Nurse - Título de Enfermera | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Title of Professional Technician -Título de Técnico Profesional | 3-6 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (10)
| Mexican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Program Completion - Carta de Pasante | 3 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Degree of Doctor of Surgery - Titulo de Medico Cirujano | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Degree of Veterinarian - Título de Médico Veterinario | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
| Dental Surgeon - Título Cirujano Dentista | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Dentistry) |
| Licentiate - Licenciatura | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Licentiate in Law (LLB) - Licenciatura | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Professional Title - Título Profesional | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Title of Associate Professional - Título de Profesional Asociado | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Title of Higher University Technician - Título de Técnico Superior Universitario | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Title of Physician - Título de Médico | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
Graduate (3)
| Mexican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Master - Grado de Maestro | 2-6 years | Master's Degree |
| Title of Specialist - Título de Especialista | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Title of Specialist in Medicine - Título de Médico Especialista | 2 years | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Mexican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Title of Doctorate - Título de Doctorado | 2-6 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Mexican credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato/Bachiller from Mexico equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato/Bachiller is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Mexican Licentiate - Licenciatura equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Licentiate - Licenciatura from Mexico is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Mexican grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Mexico's grading scale, then to grade points on the U.S. 4.0 scale. A Course by Course evaluation shows every subject and your GPA.
Do my documents need to be translated?
Documents that aren't in English need a translation. We translate them as part of your order, at $27.50 per page (up to 250 words), normally within one day.
How fast can I get my Mexican credentials evaluated?
Within 24 Hours of payment and receipt of your documents, or it's free (conditions apply). Rush evaluations are delivered within 8 hours.
