Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor’s degree is the most common type of postsecondary education; also referred to as an undergraduate program. This degree typically requires about 4 years of full-time studies, or about 120 credits. Degrees at this level are awarded as BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BS (Bachelor of Science). Special studies such as BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) or BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) often result in a bachelor’s degree with a different title.