bachelor's degree

noun

: a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study

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Some positions may require a bachelor's degree, while more advanced roles may require the applicant to hold a master's or even a doctorate, further emphasizing the importance of a computer science degree. Steve Taplin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Following high school, Billy III moved to Florida to complete a bachelor's degree at Full Sail University while living near his dad. Erica Marrison, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 Petak was originally from Warren, Ohio, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Kent State University. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024 After finishing high school, Balderas left Fort McDowell and went to Arizona State University for her bachelor's degree. Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bachelor's degree 

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First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bachelor's degree was in 1700

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“Bachelor's degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelor%27s%20degree. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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