2 Year Bachelor Degree Programs [2024 Guide]

Are you searching for a 2-year bachelor degree… wondering if it’s even possible to finish your degree in 2 years?

List of Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs

Want to finish your bachelor’s degree fast? Check out these accredited colleges and universities offering online bachelor degree completion programs (which can usually be completed in 2 years or less).

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	Azusa Pacific University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONCalifornia	ACCREDITATIONWSCUC	APU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Digital Marketing Bachelor’s in Financial Management Bachelor’s in Financial Planning Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management Bachelor’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
	Ball State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIndiana	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Ball State‘s continuing institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission was reaffirmed on January 14, 2014, following a two-year self-study process. Bachelor’s in Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Criminology Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s in General Studies Bachelor’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Bachelor’s in Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science
	Boston University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMassachusetts	ACCREDITATIONNECHE	BU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies
	Brescia University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONKentucky	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	Brescia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Theology Bachelor’s in Social Work
	California Baptist University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONCalifornia	ACCREDITATIONWSCUC	Cal Baptist is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Logistics and Operations Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Management Bachelor’s in Christian Ministries Bachelor’s in Communication Studies Bachelor’s in Computer Information Technology Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Studies Bachelor’s in English Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and Digital Media Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration and Management Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Network Administration and Management Bachelor’s in Nursing Degree Program RN-BSN Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Public Administration Bachelor’s in Public Health Bachelor’s in Public Relations Bachelor’s in Sociology Bachelor’s in Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management
	California University of Pennsylvania		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONPennsylvania	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	Cal U is a public university accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Exercise Science
	Central Washington University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONWashington	ACCREDITATIONNWCCU	CWU is currently an accredited institution through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Bachelor’s in Aviation Management Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Administrative Management Bachelor’s in English: Professional and Creative Writing Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Administrative Management Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies – Social Sciences Bachelor’s in Law and Justice Bachelor’s in Public Health Bachelor’s in Social Services Bachelor’s in Sociology Bachelor’s in Paramedicine Bachelor’s in Psychology
	Champlain College		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONVermont	ACCREDITATIONNECHE	Champlain is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Business Management Bachelor’s in Computer Forensics & Digital Investigations Bachelor’s in Computer & Information Systems Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Bachelor’s in Economic Crime Investigation Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s in Integrated Studies Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems Bachelor’s in Software Development Bachelor’s in Web Design & Development
	Concordia University – Chicago		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIllinois	ACCREDITATIONHLC	CUChicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s in Sports and Recreation Management
	CUNY School of Professional Studies		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNew York	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	CUNY SPS is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Business Bachelor’s in Communication and Media Bachelor’s in Disability Studies Bachelor’s in Health Information Management Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration Bachelor’s in Human Relations Bachelor’s in Information Systems Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in Nursing Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Sociology Online RN to BS-MS in Nursing Education (Accelerated) Online RN to BS-MS in Nursing Informatics (Accelerated) Online RN to BS-MS in Nursing Organizational Leadership (Accelerated)
	Dallas Baptist University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONTexas	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	DBU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies (Applied Ministry) Bachelor’s in Christian Studies Bachelor’s in Management
	Drexel University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONPennsylvania	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	Drexel is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in General Studies
	East Carolina University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNorth Carolina	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	ECU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s in Bioprocess Manufacturing Bachelor’s in Birth – Kindergarten Education Bachelor’s in Distribution and Logistics Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Bachelor’s in Family and Consumer Sciences Education Bachelor’s in General Business Bachelor’s in Health Information Management Bachelor’s in Health Information Technology Bachelor’s in Health Services Management Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management Bachelor’s in Industrial Distribution and Logistics Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Industrial Management Bachelor’s in Information and Computer Technology Bachelor’s in Interpersonal/Organizational concentration Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Middle Grades Education Bachelor’s in Nursing: RN to BSN Bachelor’s in Operations and Supply Chain Management Bachelor’s in Special Education
	Florida State College – Jacksonville		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONFlorida	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	FSCJ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and associate degree. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s in Financial Services Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in Information Technology Management Bachelor’s in Logistics Bachelor’s in Nursing Bachelor’s in Supervision and Management
	Florida State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONFlorida	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	FSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Criminology Bachelor’s in Public Safety and Security – Crime Scene Investigation Bachelor’s in Public Safety and Security – Law Enforcement Intelligence Bachelor’s in Public Safety and Security – Law Enforcement Operations Bachelor’s in Social Science
	Fort Hays State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONKansas	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Both the traditional FHSU and its Virtual College are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business Bachelor’s in Business Education – Business Teacher Licensure Bachelor’s in Business Education – Corporate Communication Bachelor’s in Business Education – Training and Development Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Education – Early Childhood Unified Bachelor’s in Education – Elementary Bachelor’s in Education – Elementary with Special Education Minor Bachelor’s in Finance Bachelor’s in Finance – Banking Bachelor’s in Foreign Language and Teacher Education Bachelor’s in General Studies (multiple concentrations) Bachelor’s in Geography / GIS Bachelor’s in Health Studies Bachelor’s in Human Health and Performance Bachelor’s in Information Networking & Telecommunications Bachelor’s in Information Networking & Telecommunications – Health Informatics Bachelor’s in Information Networking & Telecommunications – Web and Mobile Application Development Bachelor’s in International Business and Economics Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Management – Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s in Management – Human Resource Management Bachelor’s in Management – Operations Management Bachelor’s in Management – Information Systems Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Medical Diagnostic Imaging Bachelor’s in Nursing – RN to BSN Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s in Philosophy Bachelor’s in Political Science Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Sociology Bachelor’s in Sociology – Addictions Counseling Bachelor’s in Technology Leadership Bachelor’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management
	George Washington University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONWashington, D.C.	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	GW is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Bachelor’s in Integrated Information Science & Technology Bachelor’s in Police & Security Studies
	Huntington University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIndiana	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Huntington is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Not-for-Profit Leadership Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Social Work
	Immaculata University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONPennsylvania	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	Immaculata is currently granted accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Allied Health for Clinical Professionals Bachelor’s in Business Management Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management
	Indiana University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIndiana	ACCREDITATIONHLC	IU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Applied Science Bachelor’s in Business Bachelor’s in Computing and Technology Bachelor’s in General Studies Bachelor’s in Health and Health Sciences Bachelor’s in Humanities Bachelor’s in Informatics Bachelor’s in Labor Studies Bachelor’s in Mathematics
	Indiana Wesleyan University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIndiana	ACCREDITATIONHLC	IWU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Addictions Counseling Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Human Resource Management Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Personal Financial Planning Bachelor’s in Business Information Systems Bachelor’s in Communication Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Bachelor’s in Digital Communication Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s in General Studies Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in International Relations and Security Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Management – Human Resource Management Bachelor’s in Marketing – Digital Advertising Bachelor’s in Marketing – Marketing Analytics Bachelor’s in Marketing – Service and Non-profit Marketing Bachelor’s in Marketing – Social Media Bachelor’s in Psychology of Human Relations Bachelor’s in Social Work
	Kansas State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONKansas	ACCREDITATIONHLC	K-State has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1916. Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences and Industry Bachelor’s in Dietetics Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Bachelor’s in Family Studies and Human Services Bachelor’s in Food Science and Industry Bachelor’s in General Business Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Social Science Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Health Bachelor’s in Technology Management
	Lamar University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONTexas	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	Lamar is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Bachelor’s in Applied Arts & Sciences
	Lewis University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIllinois	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Lewis is accredited by, and a member of, the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in RN to BSN
	Loyola University – Chicago		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIllinois	ACCREDITATIONHLC	LUC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and was first accredited in 1921. Bachelor’s in Applied Criminal Justice Leadership Bachelor’s in Applied Psychology Bachelor’s in Applied Studies Bachelor’s in Information Technology Bachelor’s in Management
	Missouri State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMissouri	ACCREDITATIONHLC	MO State has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915. Bachelor’s in Agriculture Bachelor’s in General Business Bachelor’s in Education – Elementary Bachelor’s in Nursing
	Northeastern University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMassachusetts	ACCREDITATIONNECHE	Northeastern is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Bachelor’s in of Science in Digital Communication and Media Bachelor’s in of Science in Finance and Accounting Management Bachelor’s in of Science in Information Technology Bachelor’s in of Science in Leadership Bachelor’s in of Science in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in of Science in Management Bachelor’s in of Science in Psychology
	Northern Arizona University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONArizona	ACCREDITATIONHLC	The Higher Learning Commission accredits the NAU through 2027-2028. Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene
	Northern Kentucky University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONKentucky	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	NKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Bachelor’s in Business Administration—General Business Bachelor’s in Business Administration—Global Supply Chain Management Bachelor’s in Business Administration —Management Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Marketing Bachelor’s in Business Information Systems Bachelor’s in Communication Studies Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Health Science Bachelor’s in History Bachelor’s in Integrative Studies Bachelor’s in Library Informatics Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s in Psychological Science Bachelor’s in RN to BSN Bachelor’s in Sociology
	Nova Southeastern University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONFlorida	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	NSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctoral, and professional degrees. Bachelor’s in RN TO BSN
	Ohio State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONOhio	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Ohio State has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1913. Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene
	Ohio University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONOhio	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Ohio is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Applied Communication Bachelor’s in Applied Management Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Customer Service Bachelor’s in Integrated Healthcare Studies Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Technical and Applied Studies Bachelor’s in Technical Operations Management Bachelor’s in Human Services
	Old Dominion University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONVirginia	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	ODU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Communication Bachelor’s in Communications Systems Technology Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Cybercrime Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Bachelor’s in Embedded Systems Technology Bachelor’s in Finance Bachelor’s in General Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Health Sciences – Health Services Administration Bachelor’s in Health Sciences – Public Health Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in Industrial Technology Bachelor’s in Information Systems & Technology Bachelor’s in Leadership Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Marketing Education Bachelor’s in Mechatronics Systems Technology Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s in MET – Manufacturing Systems / Mechanical System Design Bachelor’s in MET – Nuclear Systems Concentration Bachelor’s in Modeling and Simulation Engineering Bachelor’s in Nursing – RN to BSN Bachelor’s in Power Systems Technology Bachelor’s in Professional Writing Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Sociology Bachelor’s in Special Education Bachelor’s in Special Education – Early Childhood & Adapted Curriculum Bachelor’s in Training Specialist
	Pace University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNew York	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	Pace is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in General Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s in Business administration Bachelor’s in Nursing Bachelor’s in Professional Communication Bachelor’s in Professional Technology Studies
	Penn State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONPennsylvania	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Integrated Social Sciences Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Letters, Arts, and Sciences Bachelor’s in Law and Society
	Rasmussen College		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMinnesota	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Rasmussen is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Business Management Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Cyber Security Bachelor’s in Data Analytics Bachelor’s in Early Education Bachelor’s in Finance Bachelor’s in Health and Wellness Bachelor’s in Health Information Management Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management Bachelor’s in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in Information Technology Management Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in RN to BSN Bachelor’s in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
	Roberts Wesleyan College		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNew York	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Health Administration Bachelor’s in Organizational Management Bachelor’s in RN to BSN (Nursing) Bachelor’s in Social Work Bachelor’s in Teacher Education
	South Dakota State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONSouth Dakota	ACCREDITATIONHLC	SDSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1916 and underwent its most recent reaffirmation of accreditation in 2009-2010. Bachelor’s in General Studies
	Southern Illinois University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIllinois	ACCREDITATIONHLC	SIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Aviation Technologies Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene Education and Management Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Electronic Systems Technologies Bachelor’s in Health Care Management Bachelor’s in Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management Bachelor’s in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Bachelor’s in Information Systems Technologies Bachelor’s in Journalism Bachelor’s in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service Bachelor’s in Public Safety Management Bachelor’s in Radiology Management/Education Bachelor’s in Technical Resource Management Bachelor’s in Workforce Education and Development
	Thomas Edison State University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNew Jersey	ACCREDITATIONMSCHE	TESU is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Air Traffic Control Bachelor’s in Anthropology Bachelor’s in Aviation Maintenance Technology Bachelor’s in Bachelor in Respiratory Care Bachelor’s in Biology Bachelor’s in Biomedical Electronics Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Clinical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s in Communications Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Electrical Technology Bachelor’s in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Energy Systems Technology Bachelor’s in General Management Bachelor’s in Health Information Management Bachelor’s in Health Sciences Bachelor’s in Information Technology Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Medical Imaging Bachelor’s in Medical Imaging Sciences Bachelor’s in Military Technology Leadership Bachelor’s in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Nuclear Medicine Technology Bachelor’s in Political Science Bachelor’s in Professional Studies Bachelor’s in Radiation Protection Bachelor’s in Sociology Bachelor’s in Technical Studies
	University of Alabama – Birmingham		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONAlabama	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	UAB is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Community Health and Human Services Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Finance Bachelor’s in General Studies Bachelor’s in Health Care Management Bachelor’s in Industrial Distribution Bachelor’s in Information Systems Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Psychology
	University of Arkansas		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONArkansas	ACCREDITATIONHLC	UArk continues to be an accredited institution of higher education, following a decision by the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Nursing (RN to BSN)
	University of Denver		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONColorado	ACCREDITATIONHLC	DU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Communication Arts Bachelor’s in Global Commerce and Transportation Bachelor’s in Global Studies Bachelor’s in Information Technology Bachelor’s in Leadership and Organization Studies
	University of Florida		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONFlorida	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	UF is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor’s in Anthropology Bachelor’s in Biology Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in Criminology Bachelor’s in Education Sciences Bachelor’s in Environmental Management Bachelor’s in Fire & Emergency Services Bachelor’s in Geography Bachelor’s in Geology Bachelor’s in Health Education & Behavior Bachelor’s in Microbiology & Cell Science Bachelor’s in Nursing Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Public Relations Bachelor’s in Sociology Bachelor’s in Sport Management Bachelor’s in Telecommunication Media & Society
	University of Illinois – Chicago		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIllinois	ACCREDITATIONHLC	UIC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Business Administration
	University of Illinois – Springfield		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONIllinois	ACCREDITATIONHLC	UIS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Communication Bachelor’s in Computer Science Bachelor’s in English and Modern Languages Bachelor’s in Health Care Information Bachelor’s in History Bachelor’s in Information System Security Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in Management Information System Bachelor’s in Mathematical Sciences Bachelor’s in Philosophy Bachelor’s in Political Science Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Teacher Education
	University of Louisiana – Monroe		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONLouisiana	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	ULM is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Bachelor’s in General Studies Bachelor’s in Health Studies Bachelor’s in History Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s in Modern Languages Bachelor’s in Nursing Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Radiologic Technology Bachelor’s in Risk Management and Insurance
	University of Massachusetts – Amherst		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMassachusetts	ACCREDITATIONNECHE	UMass Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Bachelor’s in Accounting Bachelor’s in Advocacy & Social Justice Bachelor’s in Applied Psychology Bachelor’s in Arts Management Bachelor’s in Business Studies Bachelor’s in Children’s Learning and Development Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor’s in Early Care and Education Bachelor’s in Finance Bachelor’s in Health Studies Bachelor’s in Hospitality & Tourism Management Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in Journalism Studies Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Operations Information Management Bachelor’s in Sustainability Studies Bachelor’s in Sustainable Food & Farming Bachelor’s in Writing
	University of Minnesota		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMinnesota	ACCREDITATIONHLC	UMN is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Psychology
	University of Missouri		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMissouri	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Mizzou has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915. Bachelor’s in Health Science
	University of New Mexico		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNew Mexico	ACCREDITATIONHLC	UNM has been continuously accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association since 1922. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Chicana & Chicano Studies Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s in Intercultural Communication Bachelor’s in Interpersonal Communication Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts Bachelor’s in Native American Studies Bachelor’s in Psychology Bachelor’s in Radiologic Science Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication Bachelor’s in Technology & Training
	University of North Carolina		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNorth Carolina	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	UNC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies Bachelor’s in Integrated Professional Studies Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in Peace and Conflict Studies Bachelor’s in Philosophy Bachelor’s in Public Health Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management
	University of North Texas		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONTexas	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	UNT is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Bachelor’s in Applied Arts and Sciences
	University of South Carolina		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONSouth Carolina	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	USC was most recently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in 2011. Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Management Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Bachelor’s in Health Informatics Bachelor’s in Public Health Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management Bachelor’s in Human Services Bachelor’s in Information Management and System Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies Bachelor’s in Nursing Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s in Special Education
	University of South Florida		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONFlorida	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	USF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctorate degrees. Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Criminology Bachelor’s in Information Studies Bachelor’s in Information Studies Bachelor’s in Information Technology Bachelor’s in Nursing, RN to BSN Bachelor’s in Public Health
	University of Southern Mississippi		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONMississippi	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	USM is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the baccalaureate, masters, specialists and doctoral levels. Bachelor’s in Applied Technology Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Child and Family Studies Bachelor’s in Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies BIS Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies BLS Bachelor’s in Library and Information Science Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s in Nursing (RN-BSN) Bachelor’s in Special Education
	Walsh University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONOhio	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Walsh is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Bachelor’s in Business Administration Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Accounting Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Management Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Marketing
	West Texas A&M University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONTexas	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	WTAMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor’s in Applied Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s in Communication Studies Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Economics Bachelor’s in Emergency Management Administration Bachelor’s in Finance Bachelor’s in General Business Bachelor’s in General Studies Bachelor’s in Health Sciences Bachelor’s in Management Bachelor’s in Marketing Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
	West Virginia University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONWest Virginia	ACCREDITATIONHLC	WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which guarantees the quality of the university as a whole. Bachelor’s in Nursing (RN-to-BSN)
	Western Carolina University		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONNorth Carolina	ACCREDITATIONSACSCOC	WCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Bachelor’s in Birth – Kindergarten Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Law Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Bachelor’s in Emergency and Disaster Management Bachelor’s in Emergency Medical Care Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology Bachelor’s in Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s in RN to BSN (Nursing)
	Wisconsin Lutheran College		PROGRAMOnline	LOCATIONWisconsin	ACCREDITATIONHLC	Degree programs at WLC are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Bachelor in Business Management and Leadership

How to Get Your Bachelor’s Degree in 2 Years

There are four primary ways to get your bachelor’s degree faster:

1. Bachelor degree completion programs
2. Transfer credits
3. Self-designed degree plan
4. Universities that advertise “accelerated degree programs“

Can you finish your bachelor’s in 2 years? Yes, it’s possible… but it depends on you.

• Do you have any existing college credits?
• Are you willing to test out of a few classes?
• Do you have any applicable professional training or military experience that may be worthy of college credit?
• Do you feel comfortable taking classes online?
• Can you handle the pace of accelerated classes?

In this guide, I will let you in on some insider secrets to finishing faster, but the first step in this process is to select a university that offers accelerated online courses.

Graduate Faster with Accelerated Classes

If you want to finish your degree in less time, the first step is to select a college with accelerated courses.

1. Choose a college that offers 5 week, 6 week, or 8 week online classes here.

Your actual time to completion will vary. It depends on the number of college credits you already have and how many classes you are able to handle at one time.

Remember, none of these schools guarantee a faster completion rate.

Each university will tell you what’s required to graduate. Then, you fulfill those requirements using a variety of methods outlined in this guide.

Most universities expect you to complete your degree in 4 years: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years.

If you go the traditional route, 4 years in a university will take:

• $42,240 (public in-state) or $150,600 (private non-profit)
• 1,800 hours of in-classroom instruction
• 3,600 hours of work outside of the classroom

Who has time for that??

I’m going to show you how to create a self-designed degree plan that can help you to finish your bachelor’s faster…

2 Year Bachelor Degree Programs

A Step-by-Step Guide

A number of students would like to know how to graduate college in 2 years. Getting a bachelor’s degree in 2 years is a real thing. You can make it happen.

Keep in mind, the how-to is the best kept secret in academia:

• You are not changing your bachelor’s degree requirements.
• You are changing the speed. To wicked fast.

A bachelor’s degree will typically take 4 years of sitting in class.

But testing out of classes (credit by exam) and 8-week online classes are the turbo-boost needed to finish your bachelor’s degree in 2 years.

You still complete a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year. You just do it in half the time!

• You are no longer restricted by time and place.
• You can take classes from anywhere at anytime. Mind blown! It’s like giving you time-travel skills.

Here’s the challenge: There are no accredited colleges that will advertise a 2-year bachelor degree… but that DOES NOT keep you from finishing in 2 years.

Accredited colleges may offer a 2-year degree completion program. But in order to enroll in a degree completion program, you must already have a pile of college credits under your belt. If you do, then the school will help you finish your degree in 2 years.

But if you are starting with no college credits, you will be looking to complete your entire bachelor’s degree from zero to finish.

Pro tip: You can make any traditional online degree program into a 2-year bachelor’s degree if you pick the right school.

How to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in 2 Years

Welcome to square one!

You have no credits. Yet. But you are going to be done with your bachelor’s degree in 2 years with these 3 simple steps.

Step 1: Get college credit without sitting in class

Getting college credit by going to class is so 1980s. Like scrunchies and slouch socks.

I’m going to give you 2 other options for getting credit for a year (or more) of college before you even start.

I know where you are coming from. Sitting in class is horrible when your to-do list is 3 feet long, your toddler is sick, and your bills are stacking up.

Testing out of college classes

All bachelor’s degree programs will have a list of general education requirements. They are similar from state to state.

These general education classes can be mind-numbingly boring, but everybody has to take them.

Except for you. Because you are smart.

Instead of taking classes, you take an exam that proves you already know the material AND you get credit for it.

Pro tip: You do not have to ace the exam to get college credit. Most schools just require a 50% score to give you credit for the class!

How to test out of up to 1 year of college classes:

1. Choose an exam to take and register via the exam website.
2. Pay your registration fee.
3. Grab a study guide and cram, cram, cram. May require large amounts of coffee.
4. Schedule a time to take the exam at the test center.
5. Take that exam and get a passing score.
6. Enjoy the credits you just earned without going to class!

Just like that.

How to Skip Classes and Still Get College Credit

Let’s say you are getting a degree at Texas A&M University. Here’s a list of the general education courses you need and the matching exams that you can do with the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) to earn credit without going to class.

Did you see that?

You can get ALL your general education requirement credits through Credit by Exam. Your whole freshman year and half of your sophomore year could be done before you even go to class.

Check your college’s fine print before you take an exam

Over 3,000 universities accept credit by exam, but each college sets its own policies such as minimum passing score, which exams they will honor, and the maximum number of college credits that can be earned by exam.

To give you an idea, Liberty accepts up to 30 credit hours in exam credit. That’s an entire year of college! Be sure to check your destination college’s academic catalog to make sure you are up to speed on their policies before you take an exam.

Companies Administering Exams for College Credit

There are 5 exams that offer Credit by Exam. The most-widely accepted exams are CLEP exams which are honored by over 3,000 colleges.

• CLEP – 33 exams available
• DSST – 34 exams available
• Thomas Edison State Credit – 38 exams available
• Excelsior College Exams – 52 exams available
• New York University Language Exams – 12 credits in 50 languages

Isn’t that amazing?

These Credit by Exam programs each have more than 30 exams.

You can get between 3 to 6 credits for each exam. Most of the CLEP exams are multiple-choice and are completed in 90 minutes!

As I mentioned, Liberty University will allow you to take up to 30 credits via CLEP exams. Most of the schools I’ve encountered accept between 18-30+ credits by exam.

The beauty of this approach is you don’t have to get 100% on an exam. At most schools, all you need is a score of 50% and you get credit for the class. Sure beats sitting in class for 16 weeks, don’t ya think?

College Credit for Life and Work Experience

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that the age of college students is on the rise. There were over 8.2 million students over 25 years old who were attending college.

So what have you been up to the last few years?

Maybe you were working in law enforcement or health care, traveling, or piloting a plane. Those experiences count. You can make them count in a big way now that you have started college by using your experiences for college credit.

Credit for Prior Learning

Using Liberty as an example, you can receive credit for prior learning either by submitting a portfolio or through your credentials.

Look carefully at this list of skill sets and see how many you have. Each one could potentially earn you college credit.

Skills that Translate into College Credit for Prior Learning:

• Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Management
• Nursing
• Public Speaking
• Aviation
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Hospitality Management
• Payroll
• Real Estate
• Banking
• Evangelism
• Human Resources
• Property Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Border Patrol
• Flight Attendant
• Insurance
• Pharmacy Technician
• Sign Language Interpretation
• Corrections
• Facilities Management
• Law Enforcement
• Project Management
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• Counseling
• Financial Planning
• Legal Secretary
• Property Management
• Youth Ministry

Did you notice how frequently management appears on this list? If you have worked your way up to management, you may be able to get credit for that.

Also, healthcare. Hello EMT, nurses, pharmacy techs.

What about those of you working to keep us safe? Border patrol, corrections, and law enforcement. You may be eligible for college credit, too.

Let’s not forget those with the math brains! Bankers, financial planners, insurance, payroll.

And we won’t forget the world travelers in the group. Pilots, flight attendants, ESL teachers.

Obviously, each university has the final say in what they deem worthy of receiving college credit for prior learning.

How to Get Your Credit for Prior Learning

You take your professional or military experience and create a portfolio.

I will use Liberty as an example:

1. Select a class you think you already know all the material for.
2. Answer 5 questions specific to the class you are requesting credit for.
3. Add documents, letters of verification from supervisors, certificates, diplomas, transcripts, job evaluations, work samples, newspaper clippings, and your resume.
4. Pay the $100 portfolio fee and wait 5 days to see if you get approved.

There is no guarantee you will get credit for each portfolio. The only guarantees in life are death and taxes.

If you have legitimate experience after high school, you may be able to get credit for something.

What is there to lose in trying?

Step 2: Attend a university offering accelerated online classes

There are 2 types of class schedules: traditional and accelerated. It is like choosing between decaf or caffeinated coffee. One will make you go a lot faster!

Accelerated online classes are classes offered online.

You will read your textbook, watch lectures, write papers, and participate with your classmates on the virtual discussion board.

Although the assignments you complete are similar, online classes allow you to log in after work, on your lunch hour, whenever it’s convenient for you. That might mean you are watching a lecture at 1 am after working a late shift or getting up early to finish your class before the kids wake up.

With online classes, you don’t have to put your life on hold. You work the classes into your life when it’s most convenient for you.

How does it work?

First, pick a college that offers 5-week, 6-week, or 8-week classes online.

You can take 18 credit hours, about 6 classes for each fall, spring, and summer semester. So, in 12 months you would have 54 credits! Most students would have 30 credits after sitting in (and paying for!) classes for a year.

But if you like your education caffeinated with a shot of espresso and you can keep your GPA (grade point average) above 3.5, you can even petition to get approval to take 4 classes (12 credit hours) every 8 weeks at some universities.

That would be CRAZY! And really hard! You would be running like a caffeinated squirrel, but I’d do it if someone gave me the green light!

Earning up to 72 credits in 12 months.

That is double the regular speed.

Step 3: Create your own accelerated degree plan

So, there are no “official” 2-year bachelor degree programs.

But you’re in charge of your education, right?

Let’s make a custom fit 2-year bachelor degree program for you.

You don’t need to follow a traditional plan. But you do need to be done in 2 years. We can make this happen.

1. Grab a cup of coffee. Life is always easier with coffee.
2. Pick a school. Really, that’s where we start: Colleges offering accelerated classes online.
3. Choose your degree. I’m going for Business Administration.
4. Open up a browser window and search for your degree requirements. Go to Google, type in the name of your university, your desired major, and “degree requirements”.
5. Click on “degree requirements” or “degree completion plan”.
6. Create a table with 3 columns. Either on your computer or a scrap piece of paper.
7. In the first column make a list of ALL the classes you need. Your college might say you need 40 classes for 120 credits.
8. Compare your class list against the list of Credit for Prior Learning.
   • I found 105 Business courses that I can use to apply for credit with a portfolio. Now, I just need to narrow down the list.
   • Mark in the second column of your class list which classes you are going to try to get Credit for Prior Learning for.
9. Check the CLEP website to see which classes you can test out of. In the second column, write “take exam” next to each class you are going to test out of.
10. Review the empty boxes. All the empty boxes in column 2 are the classes you will need to take now. Doesn’t that look better already?
11. Check your school’s course catalog for the schedule of classes. Some classes will be available all the time, some will be rotated through fall, spring, and summer. Choose the rotated ones first. You don’t want to slow yourself down having to wait until the next spring to take the last class you need because you didn’t take it on the first rotation.
12. In the third column, write down when you are going to take each class. Be very thorough! Make sure each class is accounted for.
13. Now finish your coffee. Take a deep breath, sit back, and finish that last bit of your now cold coffee. In less than an hour, you have created a blueprint that will let you finish an entire bachelor’s degree in 2 years.

That’s it. It wasn’t all that hard, right?

Sample Timeline: How to Get Your Bachelor’s Degree in 2 Years

You should know how quick you finish does depend on where you start. To help you get your bachelor’s degree in 2 years I am going to break it down depending on where you are right now.

Whether this is your first time attending college or if you are coming back to college with a few credits. Or if you have already completed 2 years and have 60 credits already.

You can do this. Choose which one you are and let’s get that 2-year degree.

First-time college student: You have zero college credits

You are starting at square one. You’ve never taken a college course but you are going to rock this now!

I’ll continue our example of a college offering 8-week classes online with a 9 credit hour course load.

You can use ANY university you want to get your bachelor’s degree in 2 years. They just have to offer 8-week (or less) online classes and allow you to take 9 credit hours per term. Most only allow you to take 6 credit hours per term and that will slow you down considerably.

If you decide to ONLY take online accelerated classes and aren’t going to muck around with CLEP exams or Credit for Prior Learning, it will take you 2 years and 8 weeks.

Fast?

Yep, it sure is.

But that is just a little bit fast. If we put some more caffeine in your degree program, we could knock off 1 more year. Having you at zero to done in 1 year and 8 weeks.

Here are 10 introductory level exams you can take to earn 30 credits in 1 year.

1. American Literature: 3 credits
2. College Composition: 3 credits
3. American Government: 3 credits
4. Introductory Sociology: 3 credits
5. Human Growth and Development: 3 credits
6. Natural Sciences: 3 credits
7. Information Systems: 3 credits
8. Introductory Business Law: 3 credits
9. Principles of Management: 3 credits
10. Principles of Marketing: 3 credits

You can be done your degree in the time it takes Apple to release a new iPhone. Now that’s an upgrade!

Returning college student with less than 59 credits hours completed

You’ve already been around the board, but you still need to finish your degree. This time you are going to knock it out of the park.

Life has a funny way of providing motivation as you get older.

If you already have 30 credits tucked away, you can be done in 1 year and 32 weeks just by taking online accelerated classes.

That’s a decent pace. But I bet you want to go faster.

What do you say to just over a year to being done with your bachelor’s degree? You can do that!

You can knock 30 credits off by testing out of classes and submitting credit for a prior learning portfolio.

You probably already have credit for some of the introductory courses, but what about:

1. Analyzing and Interpreting Literature: 3 credits
2. Humanities: 3 credits
3. History of the United States I/II (two exams): 6 credits
4. Principles of Macroeconomics: 3 credits
5. Principles of Microeconomics: 3 credits
6. Western Civilization I/II (two exams): 6 credits
7. Chemistry: 3 credits
8. Precalculus: 3 credits

If there is any class that you haven’t already taken that is available through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), go ahead and test out of the class. That is your fastest option to getting credit.

If you take full advantage of the online accelerated classes, Credit by Exam, and Credit for Prior Learning, you could start this September and be done by next November. 1 year, 8 weeks.

Returning college student with 60 credit hours completed

You’ve started and you are halfway done. Let’s get you through the second half of your degree.

Most likely you have all your freshman and sophomore introductory courses done. Now you are needing the higher level credits. The 300 and 400 level courses.

If you go like crazy and do the online, accelerated classes, you can be done in 1 year and 8 weeks. Not too bad.

You still want to go faster though, right? You can see the finish line and you just want to be done.

It can be done faster.

CLEP exams won’t usually give you those higher-level credits. But there are a few exceptions. Beautiful exceptions!

Here are 2 exams that are 300/400 level courses with CLEP:

• Business Law: 3 credits
• Principles of Marketing: 3 credits

Excelsior College does offer higher-level courses, but make sure that they will fulfill your major requirements.

3 exams you can take at Excelsior that are at the 300/400 level are:

• Operations Management: 3 credits
• Organizational Behavior: 3 credits
• Human Resource Management: 3 credits

As you are getting to the end of your degree, the required courses become more specific. But if there is an option to test out of elective credits at this level. Do it! It will still help you finish faster.

All colleges have a minimum number of classes you have to take with that school to be granted a degree. Most refer to this as a residency requirement. For Liberty, the requirement is 50% of your classes in your major must be completed at the university.

If your degree requirements still have some wiggle room to test out of courses and you complete five 300/400 level exams, you could be done in 11 months. Less than a year. And you would still have time for summer vacation.

Bachelor Degree Completion Programs

Bachelor degree completion programs do exist. These are what most colleges are referring to when they say they have a 2-year bachelor degree program. They aren’t doing you any favors. They are just accepting your college credits. Any accredited university will do that for you.

Bachelor’s degree completion programs are meant to help you finish a degree that you already started. You already have the credit or an associate degree. Now you need a bachelor’s degree.

They would work for you if:

• You already have existing credit, usually at least 60 hours
• You have completed 2 years or an equivalent of study

A college that offers an online bachelor’s degree completion program allows you to finish a degree by transferring your existing credit to the degree you want. They also offer online and accelerated classes.

How you do this is pretty basic:

• Apply to the college
• Submit your transcripts
• Wait to be accepted
• Once accepted, meet with your program advisor to outline your roadmap to graduation

Even in a bachelor’s degree completion program, you can still use credit by exam and credit for prior learning. Talk to your advisor and make a plan!

Taking the next step

What do you think? 2 years from zero to done.

2 years of hard work using the smart, detailed plan of action you laid out. Earning college credit without sitting in class, using accelerated classes, and your own actionable degree plan.

It’s all ready to go. Does the thought of being done in 2 years motivate you to jump in?

You can take the customized accelerated degree plan you made and write your end date on there.

Look at that date. It’s not that far in the future. Maybe 2 years and 8 weeks. Maybe less than a year.

You could be holding your bachelor’s degree.