Hybrid and Online Bachelor's Degrees

A bachelor’s degree is a college degree earned in a specific field of study, such as accounting or information technology. Some students earn a bachelor’s right after high school, while others spend time in the workforce or pursue an undergraduate certificate or associate degree before enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program.

Some fields, particularly those in business management and technology, may require a bachelor’s degree for entry. Other career paths may require this degree for higher-level positions such as management. A bachelor’s can stand on its own or serve as a steppingstone to a graduate degree such as a master’s or MBA. Visit this page for further information to answer the question, what is a bachelor’s degree.

Traditionally, a bachelor’s degree is considered to be a 4 year degree, but the actual time it may take you to complete the required number of semester-credit hours to earn a bachelor’s or any other degree depends on several factors. It could take you more or less time, depending on the program you choose, whether you have qualifying transfer credits from another academic institution and whether you are enrolled full-time or part-time. In some programs, you could gain credit for qualifying previous military training or professional certifications. As an example, our Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration can be earned in as little as 2 years and 8 months with an accelerated schedule, and 4 years with a normal schedule. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12 month period. Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12 month period.

More details on how long it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree can be found here.

We make it easy to pursue an online bachelor's degree. With our dedicated learning platform, a variety of tools and a collaborative support team, you can earn your degree from anywhere in the world. We provide you with a full range of resources, including admissions support, student services, academic advising, career services, a technical help desk and a student support advisor who’s with you throughout your time here at DeVry.

At DeVry, pursuing our bachelor's degree programs online offers the same tools, resources and professor-led instruction as our on-campus programs. You can rest assured that you're receiving a quality education regardless of the format you choose.

Here at DeVry, you can pursue online bachelor's degrees and specializations in areas across business, technology, healthcare, media arts and liberal arts. Here are just a few:

• Accounting – Learn essential budgeting and accounting practices.

• Computer Information Systems – Gain skills that can help you overcome technology challenges in the modern workplace.

• Finance – Combine business administration and management skills to build better financial practices in the world of business.

• Healthcare Administration – Help patients receive the care they need by ensuring that hospitals, doctor's offices and other care facilities run smoothly.

• Human Resource Management – Learn how to manage the concerns of employees and the needs of a company with this exciting degree program.

• Information Technology & Networking – Design systems that facilitate the transmission of data and communications with security and efficiency, allowing employees to perform their work without interruption.

• Project Management – Build skills that will help you manage budgets, timelines, resources and project staff.

• Software Development – Create the software systems and apps of tomorrow by building your coding, big data analysis and software product design abilities.

No. Degrees earned through online programs are functionally the same as degrees earned in person. When you receive your diploma, there is no indication of whether the format of your college experience was in-person or online. At DeVry, your diploma indicates your year of graduation and program of study.

People earn bachelor’s degrees for many reasons. These credentials have the potential to provide the following benefits and more:

• Add a higher-level credential to your resume
• Help position yourself to pursue a promotion or transfer
• Apply for jobs that require a bachelor’s degree
• Prepare to pursue roles with increased earning potential
• Gain specialized knowledge in a particular field of study
• Expand your overall body of knowledge

At DeVry, typically our bachelor's degree programs require a minimum of 120 credit hours for completion. Some areas of study may require more credits, though this will vary based on the specialization you choose. 

A bachelor's degree is typically a longer, more in-depth and detailed program while an associate usually takes less time to complete and focuses on more entry-level skills. Each degree can be earned faster or slower depending upon your pre-existing qualifying transfer credits, program of study and course load.

Associate degrees tend to cover more generalized knowledge about an industry while a bachelor's program dives deeper into your field of study. Both degrees are excellent options that can help boost your resume.

With embedded programs at DeVry, you may not have to choose between an associate and a bachelor's. In select programs, you can earn an associate degree while on the path toward pursuing your bachelor’s.²

According to career outlook data from the BLS, a bachelor’s degree is often required for entry to many occupations in business management, such as in sales and marketing, and in computer and engineering occupations as well. When you look at the figures, it’s easy to see why pursuing a bachelor’s degree can be well worth it.

A bachelor’s degree can help prepare you for entry-level employment or advancement in your existing career. Whether you’re preparing to pursue your first job or your next, a bachelor’s degree can make you a more competitive candidate. It’s important to keep in mind that, for some positions, a bachelor’s degree is the employer’s minimum education requirement. Once you’ve earned your bachelor’s degree, you can prepare to pursue careers in accounting and finance, software development, healthcare, cyber security and many other fields, depending on the degree you’ve earned and your personal goals.

If you plan to continue your education, your bachelor’s degree is a major step on your way to earning a post-graduate degree, such as a master’s degree or MBA.

Undergraduate degree programs at many universities have similar admissions requirements. To gain admission here at DeVry University, you must meet several general and specific admission requirements, including age, completion of secondary education (such as a high school diploma or equivalency) and proficiency in the basic and prerequisite skills needed for college-level work. More detailed information can be found on our Undergraduate Admissions page.

There are actually many different types of bachelor’s degrees. The 3 most common are the Bachelor of Arts (BA), which offers majors in the humanities or social sciences, the Bachelor of Science (BS) where you’ll find majors in business, finance, natural sciences or computer science and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), in which the studies focus on the fine, visual or performing arts.

At DeVry University, our College of Business Management, College of Engineering & Information Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Media Arts and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences confer Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems and other disciplines. Refer to our Academic Catalog for a complete listing of colleges and programs of study.

Here at DeVry, we offer competitive tuition and several scholarship and grant programs that could make college more affordable. Total program costs, including tuition, fees and expenses, are shown in our Academic Catalog. We also offer discounted tuition rates for qualifying U.S. military personnel.⁴ Learn more about possible financial aid options and connect with a Student Support Advisor here.