Has The Time For Three-Year College Degrees Finally Arrived?
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With the cost of college and mounting student debt continuing to be national concerns, and college completion rates recently stagnating, renewed attention is being given to an old idea - the three-year college degree.
The 120 credit-hour baccalaureate degree has been the norm for American colleges for more than a century, and at most colleges, academic scheduling and advising have established the expectation that full-time students will complete those credit hours in four years.
Originally published: January 2, 2024
Author: Michael T. Nietzel
Position: President Emeritus
Institution: Missouri State University
Published by: Forbes