bachelor's degree
nounDefinition of bachelor's degree
: a degree that is given to a student by a college or university usually after four years of study
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The poverty rate among Detroit residents who fail to finish high school was 52.1 percent in the latest government data; the poverty rate for Detroiters with a bachelor's degree was 12.6 percent. — John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "These Detroiters aren't looking for jobs. Why might surprise you," 8 June 2018 After graduating from Bristol University with a bachelor's degree in economic history, Kingston went to work in the Diplomatic Missions Unit of the United Kingdom's Foreign Office, according to The Telegraph. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "Who Is Thomas Kingston, Lady Gabriella Windsor's Fiancé," 19 Sep. 2018 Women earn the majority of bachelor's degrees in biological, social sciences and psychology, according to National Science Foundation statistics, whereas men earn more degrees in engineering, physics and computer sciences. — Ben Guarino, chicagotribune.com, "Only 3 in 10 kids asked to draw a scientist drew a woman; but that's more than ever," 21 Mar. 2018 Carl had a never-ending quest for learning and was proud to have earned an associate's degree from Greater Hartford Community College and a bachelor's degree from Central CT State University. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Carl Barrett Firnhaber," 1 July 2018 He's earned a bachelor's degree by mail in English literature, and also is close to finishing a master's degree from Cal State. — Author: Kyle Swenson, Anchorage Daily News, "A Texas man vowed to forgive whoever killed most of his family. Then he learned it was his son.," 3 Feb. 2018 Borman earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and PhD in pediatric neuropsychology from UWM in the mid-1970s. — Jesse Garza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee's Mary Ann Borman — 'a true dyed in the wool radical' — was dedicated to community action," 5 July 2018 Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in theatre or related field and at least three years experience. — Mark Rapp, cleveland.com, "Cleveland theater's auditions for May 11 and Beyond: Near West Theatre's Teen/Young Adult Production of "Spring Awakening" & More," 11 May 2018 However, Caillier said this bill would create obstacles as Louisiana tries to increase the number of residents with bachelor's degrees. — Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, NOLA.com, "3 bills that would change TOPS are advanced by Louisiana House lawmakers," 5 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bachelor's degree.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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