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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There are multiple ways to gain experience in this type of design, including a bachelor's degree in advertising or graphic design, similar online courses or internships in the field. —

Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025 There was a slight drop in the percentage of matriculating students who have parents with less education than a bachelor's degree, going from 21.3% to 20.7%. —

Maya Goldman, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025 DeSantis appointee says women should choose motherhood over higher ed Babies over bachelor's degrees? —

Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025 The Jones Act impacts the availability of fresh, high-quality food, which has been difficult for Annie, who holds a bachelor's degree in Dietetics and loves cooking. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bachelor's degree

Word History

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 22 Jan. 2025.

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