bachelor's degree
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He dropped out of college, then returned, then left again, he said, ending up about 29 credits short of a bachelor’s degree.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Blanche, 51, was born in Colorado and earned his bachelor's degree from American University in Washington DC.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
For young people without a bachelor’s degree, it is even tougher.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
According to his LinkedIn page, Loftis attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 2000-2005 and earned a bachelor’s degree in management of information systems.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
He dreamed of how he would get a bachelor’s degree in communications or business management and then a doctorate in theology.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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