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US colleges are rolling out three-year bachelor'sdegrees in 120 programmes across 26 states

Times of India26 Aug 2026, 03:09 pmUpdated 2h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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US colleges are rolling out three-year bachelor's degrees in 120 programmes across 26 states

US colleges are increasingly offering three-year bachelor's degree programmes that require 90 credits instead of the traditional 120. The programmes are now available or announced in 26 states, with 119 reduced-credit programmes identified by RAND. Supporters say they can save students time and money, while critics question their impact on learning, professional licensing, graduate admissions and employer acceptance.

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Source: Times of India. Published 26 Aug 2026, 03:09 pm.

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