Definition

Noun: An academic degree awarded by a college or university upon the successful completion of a program of undergraduate studies. It is typically the first level of degree in higher education.

Usage

The term "bachelor's degree" refers specifically to the credential itself. It is commonly used to describe a person's educational attainment. - It is often followed by the specific field of study (e.g., a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science). - The possessive form "bachelor's" is standard, though "bachelors degree" is sometimes seen informally.

Examples

• She earned a bachelor's degree in biology before applying to medical school.
• Most management positions in this field require at least a bachelor's degree.
• He received his bachelor's degree from the state university.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a bachelor's degree": To possess the degree as a qualification.
  • All candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• "bachelor's degree level": Referring to the standard or complexity of work appropriate for this stage of education.
  • This textbook is written for students at the bachelor's degree level.

Variants and Related Words

• B.A. / Bachelor of Arts: A bachelor's degree typically awarded in humanities, social sciences, or arts disciplines.
• B.S. / Bachelor of Science: A bachelor's degree typically awarded in scientific, technical, or professional fields.
• Baccalaureate: A formal term synonymous with a bachelor's degree; also refers to the ceremony or sermon associated with graduation.
• Undergraduate degree: A broader term that encompasses bachelor's degrees and sometimes associate degrees.

Synonyms

• First degree
• Baccalaureate
• Undergraduate degree (in context)

Related Phrases

• "earn a bachelor's": A common shortened, informal way to say "earn a bachelor's degree."
  • It took him five years to earn his bachelor's.
• "bachelor's degree holder": A person who has been awarded a bachelor's degree.
  • The survey compared salaries of bachelor's degree holders to those with only a high school diploma.

Noun

1. an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies