How many years to get a BS degree?

Answer 1

It depends on what school you attend and the classes they require for their program. Also, it depends on how many credits you need and whether or not you are able to attend summer sessions. At my schools, it takes about 4 or 5 years to graduate with a B.S. But it also depends on whether or not you are starting college with previous credits and whether or not you want to continue on to a graduate program after graduation

Answer 2

The bachelors degree is designed as a four year program of study provided the student is full-time and takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university. Some institutions do have some accelerated programs of study where the degree can be finished in less time. Still, it depends on the specific field, and course load carried each semester.

Answer 3

A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.

Answer 4

Usually 4 years.