how soon can you earn a bachelors degree?

Answer 1

Well, it's all about requirements. :) No bachelor's degree is the same, and that means that every program leading to a bachelor's degree is going to have different requirements for that degree. That is, for example, you'll have different course requirements to earn a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, than, say, Political Science. So in general, getting your degree for a particular major takes whatever length of time it takes for you to complete all the necessary requirements for that program.

However, in addition to your major program, there are always going to be graduation requirements for whatever school you attend. That is, you'll likely have course work that you have to complete to be able to get a diploma at all from a particular school, and that coursework may have nothing to do with your major program at all. Say, for example, that you have to take a certain number of units of a foreign language, though your major program might not require it.

Finally, I believe that most schools have residency requirements, which means that there is a minimum amount of time you have to be physically attending the school in order to be able to get your diploma from that school, and that can actually be much less than the typical four years. This allows for people to be able to do coursework elsewhere if necessary (transferred courses, study abroad, etc.) and have it still count towards the degree being worked on at that school.

Answer 2

It differs by major. Some have massive amounts of people majoring in a particular area, so classes are offered often and all year long. You can take, if I recall correctly, 18 credits per semester. Other majors (like engineering) only offer a class either fall or spring semester and you have to take all the classes in a particular order - thus it will take a minimum of 4 years.

Also, it depends on the school system. My school had fall semester, spring semester (both 14 weeks long, taking 12-18 credits), a winter session (5 weeks, optional, up to 7 credits), and two summer sessions (same as winter session).

I started school during the winter session and took 7 credits, 14 credits during spring semester, and 7 more during the summer....so I technicaly had only been at school 1 "regular" semester, but had 28 credits and qualified as a sophomore. So using this example, you could get it done a lot faster.

But it wouldn't be as fun...

Answer 3

I've heard of people doing it in 3 years, but I'm pretty sure you can't do it in 2. Also, getting a bachelors in 3 years is pretty rare, the norm is 4 with many people now taking 5 to get it.

Answer 4

To get a worthwhile one from a reputable university it will take 3-4 years full time. It depends on what country you're in as well. In the UK and most European countries it takes 3 years. I think in the US it's mostly 4. Also, if you're studying something like medicine which requires more apprenticeship it takes longer.

Answer 5

It will take 4 years if you go to school all year long (as a full-time student). But it depends on your major, maybe 5 years if you are a nursing student or if you failed a class and need to take it over. Time flies. as soon as you start school and get good grades, you will be graduating in no time.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

*by studying hard and going to college and uni,