bachelor's degree

noun

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

Examples of bachelor's degree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kamala Harris studied political science and economics at Howard University, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1986. —

Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2024 While at Mi Familia Vota, Herrera went on to obtain her bachelor's degree in political science and government from Arizona State University. —

Erick Trevino, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2024 Prior to law school, Usha Vance got a bachelor's degree in history from Yale and a master of philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge. —

Ivana Saric, Axios, 15 July 2024 Sneller graduated from Bentley High School in Burton and worked at GM in Flint while pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science from U-M Flint, according to his campaign website. —

Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bachelor's degree

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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