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Three-Year Degrees Reshape Higher Ed | Lafayette Louisiana News
A bold new trend is reshaping higher education: three-year bachelor’s degrees that slash credits from 120 to 90, helping students like Giles Sims jump back into the workforce faster and dodge soaring tuition. Approved by accreditation bodies in recent years, these programs now span over two dozen states—especially popular in business and computer science—but face criticism for potentially shortchanging depth, confusing employers, or hindering grad school paths. While some fields are easier to condense, others like engineering or licensed professions require extra hurdles. Students gamble on…
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