Bachelor's degree

An undergraduate academic degree awarded by a college or university after completion of a prescribed course of study. It is commonly the first degree earned in higher education.

Undergraduate education: Postsecondary education pursued before a first degree or equivalent qualification. Bachelor's programs form a central part of undergraduate education.
Associate degree: An undergraduate academic degree commonly awarded after about two years of full-time study. It is a shorter undergraduate qualification that may precede or substitute for bachelor's study.
Graduate school: Postgraduate education leading to advanced academic or professional qualifications. A bachelor's degree is a common admission requirement for graduate programs.
Medieval university: A European institution of higher learning that emerged during the Middle Ages. Early degree traditions developed within medieval universities.
Graduate premium: The average difference in earnings or employment outcomes associated with holding a higher education qualification. It captures one commonly measured economic outcome of earning a bachelor's degree.
Academic degree: A qualification awarded by an educational institution after a course of study or research. A bachelor's degree is one level within the broader system of academic degrees.
Master's degree: A postgraduate academic degree awarded after advanced study beyond a bachelor's degree. It typically follows the bachelor's degree and requires more specialized study.
Employment: Paid work performed under an employment relationship. Employers may require or prefer a bachelor's degree for particular roles.
Bachelor of Arts: An undergraduate degree traditionally associated with study in the humanities and liberal arts. It preserves one of the oldest and most widely recognized bachelor's degree titles.
Student debt: Money borrowed to pay for education that remains owed after study. Tuition and living costs can make bachelor's study a source of long-term debt.

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