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

Only about 19% of Ohio adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census Bureau, placing Ohio workers in the bottom tier of the nation for educational attainment. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

In 1956, Sander graduated Iowa State with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. — Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

Following high school, Billy III moved to Florida to complete a bachelor's degree at Full Sail University while living near his dad. — Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

While most students remained at their initial institution, the report detailed varying persistence by major, with Engineering leading among bachelor's degree seekers. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

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