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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Masy-Alhin already has her bachelor's degree and is working to earn her teaching certificate.
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CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Her career has Cincinnati roots Beachler, a Dayton native, earned a bachelor's degree in motion pictures from Wright State University in 2005.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
The lone senator without a bachelor's degree, Mullin heads the Legislative Branch Appropriations subcommittee and sits on the Armed Services, Indian Affairs, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Katherine earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from New York University in 2006.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Her career has Cincinnati roots Beachler, a Dayton native, earned a bachelor's degree in motion pictures from Wright State University in 2005.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
The lone senator without a bachelor's degree, Mullin heads the Legislative Branch Appropriations subcommittee and sits on the Armed Services, Indian Affairs, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Katherine earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from New York University in 2006.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Bachelor's degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bachelor%27s%20degree. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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