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bachelor's degree

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noun

bachelor's degrees plural
  1. a degree awarded by a college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studies.


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Graduates of masters programs must earn more than the median for those with a bachelor’s degree.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Now, the new graduate with a bachelor’s degree in digital design is deciding how to make his way in graphic design and photography.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan, where she was selected to deliver her class commencement speech.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Blanche, 51, was born in Colorado and earned his bachelor's degree from American University in Washington DC.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Despite good performance reviews, a P-l rating was out of his reach, because the grade required a bachelor’s degree.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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