It seems like hardly anyone is getting out in four years these days... I've heard the average is five years, but lately people have been saying six. Is it bad to take 5 or 6 years to graduate with a BA or BS? Does it look bad?
2007-04-26 08:53:18 · 19 answers · asked by livingtowrite 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
And since I've been called a dummy, among other things, by people looking at or answering this question, let me just say that I transferred schools, work full time, added a major (so I'm now a double major), and because of this, to maintain my GPA (I have a 3.8), I've only been able to take 12 credits a semester. So let's refrain from sending me "you're stupid" e-mails. Thanks.
2007-04-26 11:31:50 · update #1
Hi. I think that it takes between four and five years depending on how many classes you take. I am a recent college grad and it took me 4 years to get done. I took about 5 classes per semester with a few summer classes (they are the best to take-short and get them done in a hurry). It all depends on what you plan to do. I know some people that took 6 classes a semester along with summer classes and were done in 3 years. It's really all about how you apply yourself and how much work you can handle.
2007-04-26 08:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by kelly c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually it could take 3 years but you have to take a full load and really good by studying and not fooling around and having a B average in all your classes!!
Most people like to party from time to time so they take less classes and make sure they have an A so they get a better review for a job, also some people are not sure what they want so they loose time figuring that out!, others like to take it easy or change majors and that delays the process of graduating as well!!
2007-04-26 08:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
BA should take you 4 years, but people seem to be keep changing majors and the guidance departments do not give you all the information you need to make good choices Reason they want more of your money so it takes 5 and asome time 6 years . The same is true with a BS
Community colleges are terrible half of their credits don't transfer after you spend two years. Now you go to a 4 year school and have to make up two years of classes. That is why it akes 6 years. It is called more money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-04-26 09:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by springer 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
as long as you are making the effort to graduate in a timely manner, the number of years shouldn't matter. I took three years to get a 2 year degree because I was working two part time jobs the entire time I was in school and couldn't take a full load each semester. that hasn't hurt me at all in employment, as employers usually just look at whether or not you have a degree, hardly matters what kind of degree or how long it took you to get it. :)
2007-04-26 08:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to school full time it is "supposed" to take 4 -5 years depending on the course of study you are taking. For example education majors usually need to go 5 years due to the number of requirements to graduate. At my college it is taking the education majors 6 years (or 5 years with summer courses) to graduate because they are required to pick a general course of study (such as English or History) to concentrate on while also taking their education classes, usually they need to take 20-30 credits in their course of study. That is a lot of classes and there is no way to complete it in 4 years.
Each school is different, you should check with the requirements of the school your interested in.
2007-04-26 09:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by jnjsslave 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Today the national average age of a college student is 26 years old. The average graduation time is 5-6 years. Employers don't look at how long it took to graduate, they are more interested in that you did. Good luck.
2007-04-26 08:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, its supposed to be 4 years, at least its possible. Some people slack and decide to spread classes for a few more semesters. I know a lot who graduate in 4 years, but my cousin took 6 to get his BS.
I'm going for 4. Unless I add graduate school on..
-D
2007-04-26 08:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by xkingd117x 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd say 4 years still. An honest student who gives school priority and actually works for their degree can get out in 4. I will get out in three but that's because I took a full year of college classes at night while I was a senior in high school.
2007-04-26 08:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by Pink 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No its 4. usually the loudest people are the ones that take longer hence why you hear about it more. Right before my graduation, I thought the same thing. But then when they were announcing everyone, I realized it was the just the loudest people that have to tell everyone about themselves that weren't there. Almost everyone else was. But if you need more, you need more. But 4 is still the average. Colleges will try to push more but it will cost you a lot more.
2007-04-26 08:56:58 · answer #9 · answered by Relax Guy 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it depends on your major. some majors require certain courses that one can't take as a freshman, in that case it would take 5 years. equally, if you have maybe a double or triple major, it may take 5 or 6. if u have a cake major( that means easy) then you're out in the traditional 4 years...
2007-04-26 09:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by GY 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋