What is a reasonable amount of time to graduate college with your B.A?

Question

I graduated in 2002 and went to a community college for 2.5 years, and have been in a state school for a year and a half. I have pretty much worked full time throughout school. How long is a reasonable time to graduate, while working full time?

I graduated in 2002 and went to a community college for 3 years. I got my A.A and transferred as a junior to state. I have been state school for a year and a half. I have pretty much worked full time throughout school. How long is a reasonable time to graduate, while working full time?

Answer 1

While working full time I would say 6 years. No more than 7. Your parents must be so proud of you. It is very hard to work full time and go to school. Heck I'm proud of you and I don't even know you. Congrats on being so determined to get your education. This nation could use more young people like you.

Answer 2

I did the same thing. Actually, I attended state college for one semester right out of high school and realized it wasn't for me at that point. My gpa was horrific. I then decided to go to the local community college. I finished that in 2 years (while working two jobs). I went back to state college and finished in 2 years (including summers). I also worked a full-time job throughout that. Believe it or not I am now working on my masters now. I think a reasonable amount of time would be 2 1/2 to 3 years The hardest part is sticking with it. Don't get discouraged. Working full-time and going to school is difficullt. Unfortunately, alot of people have no idea how hard it is because they don't have to experience it. No matter how long it takes you remember an education is the key to success. I wouldn't focus on the amount of time it takes, rather, I would focus on what you want to do after school. A B.A. is extremely broad. There is a lot you can do with that degree. Although, it may take you an extra qyarteror semester, I would reccomend doing an internship. That will help with the job after college. Alot of places won't hire you unless you have experience. That is a good way to get the experience. Good luck. Everything will work out.

Answer 3

I agree with Janice (the first poster), I too, have gone through a community college and now am going through State. It's not as simple as the 2 years in CC and 2 years in University. It goes way beyond that now. People have to work, take of their children and in some cases their parents or siblings. I think the average rate is now 6 - 7 years to complete a BA. I'm done completely in Spring 2008. I've got 12 units for this semester and 12 for Fall. Summer doesn't offer any of the courses I need. Then I have my mandatory internship for Spring of 2008 and I should be receiving my diploma by that May. It's been pretty rough for I'm happy to be almost done and my daughter loves the fact that I sit down and do my homework at the same time she does.

So keep up the good work and Good Luck in your studies!

Answer 4

Average time for a non-working student use to be 4 years however that has moved to closer to 5. If one is working that time will be substancially increased dependent on the number of hours one takes each semester. You failed to say what your status was upon entering state school and what it is now. You also failed to say what your major is and some majors demand more hours than others for graduation. Hard to say without all the facts.
I worked full time upon returning to college as a junior and graduated in less than 2 years with a concentration and a double major and double minor. However I carried 18-21 hours on a quarter basis and it darn near killed me. I don't suggest doing such to anyone.
I finished a 2 year grad program in 18 months . My post graduate degree was started 20 years ago and I have yet to finish, however I have changed directions about three times . hahhaha.

Answer 5

if you are working full time, I think 5-6 yrs is a reasonable amount of time to graduate with a bachelor's degree. I'd say 5- 5.5 yrs if you take some classes online, and 5.5-6 yrs if you have to take nearly all the classes in person. Online classes allow for more flexibility, allowing you to complete the degree faster.