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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Read more: Health A-Z Urological Health 3 Sources Pagán holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on education and early childhood development. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025 These positions demonstrate that expertise gained through certifications, apprenticeships and hands-on experience can be just as valuable as a bachelor's degree in securing high-paying employment. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Al Arab, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminology, according to WGRZ, also posted the clip of the incident on TikTok and shared what went down behind the scenes. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 May 2025 Several versions of it and his official Aperture bio pages describe him as having obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, in various years. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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