How many semester hours does it usually take to attain a bachelor's degree?

Answer 1

120 (four years) is the minimum generally accepted number of semester hours. Some programs such as secondary education or architecture (and others) can take as many as 150 (five years).

Variations between 120 and 150 are not unusual.

Estimated time to completion is based on 15 hours per semester for 2 semesters per year for 30 hours per year.

Adding in a double major, a minor, or a certification track can add hours to your degree program.

Answer 2

Depends on the degree and the school, but usually around 100. Breaks down to about 12-13 credits a semester for 8 semesters, across four years. You can have it done quicker by getting extra credits during the summer.

Easy degrees like the arts are usually just under a 100, more complicated bachelors like the sciences might require as many as 150, depending on the school.

Answer 3

At the midwestern university where I teach, 124 hours is the minimum hours for a bachelor's degree. The program I run is 125 hours, so we tell students they CAN finish in four years (8 semesters) if they take around 15-16 hours a semester.

Answer 4

Depends on how heavy a class load you can handle. Going on a normal, full time schedule about 130-160 (again depending on field) . If you go though summer you can finish in just under 3 years.

Answer 5

120-130 are normal minimums with accredited schools. Your actual load might be higher if you switch out majors, indecisive in majors, poorly planned your course selections, or are far behind in prereq courses required for your major.