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Three-Year Degrees: Fast Track or Risky Move | Charlotte News
Three-year bachelor’s degrees are exploding in higher education, offering a fast track for students like Giles Sims who need to re-enter the workforce quickly. With 26 states now hosting these accelerated programs, they promise to slash costs and shorten time out of work—especially for non-traditional learners. But critics worry about depth of learning, employer perceptions, and graduate school or licensing hurdles. Still, major accrediting bodies are approving them, especially in high-demand fields like business and computer science. For many, the trade-off of potential skepticism is worth…
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