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Bachelor's Degrees

Earning a Bachelor Degree certainly pays off. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that those who complete their Bachelor Degree earn an average $1million more over their working lifetime over those who hold only a high school diploma. The traditional, four-year Bachelor Degree typically is comprised of between 120 and128 semester credits. Students who have already earned an Associate Degree may be able to transfer up to 60 credits from their previous college work. Some Bachelor Degree programs--notably in Architecture--take five years to complete.

In 2002, 28 percent of all men and 24 percent of all women held a Bachelor Degree in the country. Bachelor Degrees programs usually combine a two-year, comprehensive liberal arts and sciences education with two-year specialized courses in the student's chosen professional or vocational field. Bachelor Degrees in Arts (BA) may include concentrations in humanities, fine arts, music, or social sciences. The Bachelor Degree in Science (BS) may focus on mathematics, technology, or life sciences.

The major fields can include accounting, art, anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, communications, computer science, economics, English, engineering, foreign languages, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, psychology, sociology, and more.

Bachelor Degrees are the minimum level of education required for entering many of today's fastest-growing fields, including computer networking and software professionals, accountants, school teachers, financial advisers, and medical service managers.

In addition to higher incomes, persons who earn Bachelor Degrees are reportedly enjoying greater professional mobility, a greater ability to save money, increased quality of life, and greater leisure time than those without a degree.

Source
ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education
U.S. Department of Labor



Top Bachelor's Schools

      
  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • B.S. in Environmental Science
    • B.S. in Information Technology - Business System Analysis
    • B.S. in Information Technology - Networking and Telecommunications
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    Location: Online

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  • Everest University Online

    Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

    Programs

    • Accounting (Bachelor)
    • Business (Bachelor's)
    • Computer Information Science (Bachelor's)
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    Location:
    Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA
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  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

    The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

    Programs

    • Media Arts & Animation
    • Graphic Design
    • Game Art & Design
    • More...

    Location: Online

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  • Capella University

    Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

    Programs

    • BS - Business Administration
    • BS - Human Resource Management
    • BS - System Development: Mobile
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    Location:
    Minneapolis: Capella Tower, Minneapolis MN 55402
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  • Strayer University

    Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

    Programs

    • BSIT: Web Development Technology
    • BSIT: Programming Technology
    • BBA: Finance
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    Location: Online

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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • BS in Business Administration - Risk Management
    • BS in Early Childhood Development
    • BS in Business Administration - New Media/Internet Marketing
    • More...
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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  • Keiser University

    For over 30 years, Keiser University eCampus Online has provided student-centered, quality career education.

    Programs

    • Psychology, BA (Online)
    • Business Administration - Management, BA (Online)
    • Information Technology Management, BS (Online)
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    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: , Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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  • DeVry University

    Five colleges of study.  One clear focus: Your career success.
    Earn the respect of employers with a degree you can earn on campus, online or both.

    Programs

    • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Human Resource Management
    • Bachelor's - Business Administration
    • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Operations Management
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    Location:
    Chicago: , Chicago IL
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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College Online.

    Programs

    • BS - Human Resource Management
    • BS - Paralegal Studies
    • BS - Network Management
    • More...
    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
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  • American InterContinental University Online

    Earn an online degree that really matters from AIU Online.

    Programs

    • Bachelor's (BBA) - Entrepreneurship
    • Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
    • Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science
    • More...
    Location:
    Schaumburg: 231 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg IL 60173
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