While some accelerated programs offer bachelor's degrees in as little as two years, this typically requires:
* Prior college credit: Students often need to transfer in credits from previous education or extensive prior learning assessments.
* Full-time attendance: A heavy course load is necessary.
* Specific program design: The curriculum is intensely focused and efficient.
Associate's degrees are generally designed to be completed in two years, but even then, full-time enrollment is usually necessary. Master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and professional degrees (like law or medicine) all take significantly longer.