Needing to fill seats and facing demand for faster routes to jobs, more colleges are shortening their degree programs.

Some colleges and universities are introducing three-year bachelor’s degree programs. They often promise better employment ...

Latino students are enrolling at low rates in bachelor’s degree programs at California’s community colleges. But many of those who do enroll are graduating quickly and finding work after leaving ...

The combined Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programs allow acceleration toward graduate study and are intended for highly motivated candidates who wish to pursue an ...

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Some online colleges allow students to take unlimited courses on their own time, leading to quick degrees and worries about ...

April 9, 2026 - Some students are attracted to the small student population, the accessible rent prices and the research opportunities at UC Merced. Community college leaders will once again attempt ...

A Pennsylvania Senator is looking to create a three-year bachelor’s degree program in the Commonwealth. Typically, a bachelor ...

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A bachelor’s degree lags at first, then delivers higher lifetime earnings despite upfront costs.

In the past two years, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed three bills that would have allowed community colleges to award students more bachelor’s degrees. Unfazed, lawmakers are now backing a fourth bill that ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The first ever accelerated bachelor’s degree programs in Louisiana will give students a faster way to achieve their career goals. The Louisiana Board of Regents approved the ...