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Time Requirements for 4-Year Colleges and Universities
Despite the name, you're not required to complete your undergraduate degree in four years. In many cases students will extend their bachelors degree to a five-year program or take online classes or summer school classes to complete their degree in less than four years.
Students at 4-year colleges and universities are eligible to earn a bachelors degree after the completion of 120 to 130 academic credits. Students with an associates degree can usually transfer a portion of these credits toward their bachelors degree.
Is a 4-year college or university for you?
If you're looking for the traditional college experience you see in movies, a 4-year school is the place for you. Here are some of the reasons that students choose 4-year colleges and universities:
- To receive a well-rounded education.
At the undergraduate level, colleges and universities require that students take courses in a number of areas to help them figure out what areas of study are best for them, as well as to provide a broad base of academic knowledge. - To be eligible your dream job.
Look at job listings for entry-level positions, and you'll find that many require a bachelors degree. Completing a degree at a 4-year college or university will give you the academic skills you need to be ready for the demands of your job. - To make more money.
Studies have shown that employees who have graduated from 4-year colleges and universities tend to earn more money than students with associates degrees or high school diplomas. - To prepare for graduate school.
If you're planning to continue your education with a masters degree, attending a 4-year college or university will help prepare you academically for that degree. Also, attending a school that also offers graduate programs allows you to learn more about those programs before you enroll.
4-year colleges and universities
Rasmussen UniversityWe offer more than 70 quality programs across seven schools of study in a variety of convenient learning options. That's how we prepare our students to succeed in the real world. Find the degree that's right for you. Online |
Regent UniversityWith associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees available worldwide, we offer affordable, high-quality degree programs. But what sets Regent apart is our mission to prepare men and women to excel both in mind and spirit. Our students, faculty... Online |
Remington CollegeMajors, entrance exams, college accreditation, financial aid, and admissions applications: You have so many things to think about when you consider which college to attend. Online |
Rockford Career CollegeAt Rockford Career College, our goal is student success. Students gather here in Rockford in a friendly, small-class environment that feels like home. That means you’ll get plenty of one-on-one attention unlike a big school. You’ll learn... Online |
Saint Leo UniversityOur determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves nearly 16,000 students from all 50 states and 61 countries—ranking us among the five... Online |
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