What is a bachelor’s degree? How can it help me?
Bachelor’s degrees are offered by four-year colleges and universities. Bachelor’s degree programs are designed to take four years of full-time study to complete, however, many students choose to complete them in five years, and part-time students may take even longer. Students are required to take a variety of general education courses, plus several courses in a specific area of study called a major, that the student chooses. A bachelor’s degree can be a stepping-stone toward earning a graduate or professional degree, and is required for many high-salary, high-status jobs.[2860]
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U.S. Dep’t of Educ. Office of Vocational & Adult Educ., Take Charge of Your Future: Get the Education and Training You Need (2012). See also Quick Guide: Your College Degree Options, College Board, www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/college-101/quick-guide-your-college-degree-options. ↑