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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Nance has a bachelor's degree in economics from Chicago State University, a Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law and a master's in finance from the University of Iowa College of Business, according to UA. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2025 On Wednesday, the U.S. Census Bureau published its findings on the demographic, social and geographic outcomes of Americans with bachelor's degrees, as part of its annual American Community Survey. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Jacobs was recognized as a 2025 Fellow of the American Meteorological Society earlier this year and holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics from the University of South Carolina and master's and doctoral degrees in atmospheric science from North Carolina State University. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2025 Paxton graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in business administration. Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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