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How long to complete a Bachelor's degree:

A: For undergraduate students enrolled full-time, a bachelor's degree typically takes four years to complete if attending full-time at a pace of 11-12 credit hours each term, for three terms per academic year. Part-time students will take longer. A bachelor's degree usually requires 120-127 credit hours of coursework, depending on the field of study. However, at Bellevue University, you can maximize your transfer credits, potentially reducing the time and cost needed to earn your degree. If you've completed prior college coursework, military training, or professional certifications, you may be able to apply those credits toward your degree. Contact us to have your credits evaluated.

• If you're eager to complete your degree quickly, an accelerated bachelor's degree program can be finished in as little as 24 months. These cohort programs often feature shorter terms (e.g., 6- to 8-week courses, some with multiple courses per term instead of traditional 16-week courses in one term), more intensive coursework, and year-round classes, including summer terms. If you have earned at least 60 credit hours or an associate degree from a previous institution, you may be eligible to enroll immediately into an accelerated cohort major. (A limited number of on-campus cohort majors are available.) Enroll once up front, and move seamlessly through your program with the same community of peers to the finish line. Talk to an admissions counselor for more details today.

How long to complete a Master's degree:

A: Most students complete a master's degree in 2-3 years, depending on several factors, including how many credits you take per term and how many are required (part-time students will take longer). Most master's programs require 30-36 graduate credits at Bellevue University. (An exception is the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at 60 credits). For full-time students enrolled at a pace of 2 courses per term (3 terms per academic year), it is possible to finish in 6 terms or about 2 years if you are continuously enrolled and progress according to the degree plan. Talk to an admissions counselor for more details today.

• Part-time students often take 3 to 5 credit hours per semester or term, extending the timeline to 3 to 5 years—or longer if they take breaks.
• If you're eager to complete your degree quickly, an accelerated master's program can be finished in as little as 12 to 18 months. These cohort programs often feature shorter terms (e.g., 6- to 8-week courses, sometimes with multiple courses per term instead of traditional 16-week courses in one term), more intensive coursework, and year-round classes, including summer terms. You may be able to transfer in up to 6 previously earned credits from an accredited institution, which could lessen your time to completion. Contact us to have your credits evaluated. (The Master of Professional Studies-MPS allows you to transfer as many as 12 previously earned graduate credits.) A limited number of on-campus cohort master's programs are available. Not all classes are offered year-round.