How many years in college equals 36 credit hours?

The number of years in college that equals 36 credit hours depends on how many credit hours a student takes per year. A full-time student typically takes around 12-15 credit hours per semester, or 24-30 credit hours per year.

Therefore, 36 credit hours could represent:

* Slightly more than one year: if the student takes around 30 credit hours per year.

* One and a half years: if the student takes 24 credit hours per year.

There's no single answer without knowing the student's course load.