Bachelor' s Degrees | Campus & Online Bachelor' s Programs

Benefits of a Bachelor's Degree

If you’re working full time or raising a family, you may wonder how it’s possible to advance your education and make your dreams a reality.

An online bachelor’s degree from Kaplan University gives you the flexibility to attend classes virtually anywhere you have an Internet connection.* You don’t have to give up your current career; you can study on your schedule.

Benefits of a Bachelor's Degree From Kaplan University

Typically a 4- to 5-year program
Start with general education coursework and then focus on your major requirements
Degree programs in areas such as nursing, psychology, criminal justice, and more

A Kaplan University Bachelor’s Degree: A Great Starting Point.

A bachelor's degree is a great starting point for those who have a high school education and want to advance or change careers.† Successful completion of one of Kaplan University’s programs could lead to a Bachelor of Science degree and open doors in a new field.

In addition to our traditional campus-based programs, our online bachelor's degree programs allow you to work on your assignments and projects virtually anywhere you have access to the Internet. Students enrolled in Kaplan University’s online degree programs can expect coursework that includes: interactive seminars, online quizzes, discussion boards, and web-based field trips.

If you’ve already earned an associate’s degree in your desired field of study, prior learning credits may help you save time and money on a Kaplan University bachelor's degree.‡

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Communications
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 Years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
- Learning Method: Online, blend of online and onsite instruction at the Omaha, NE campus only
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 Years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or a blend of online and onsite instruction (Davenport, IA campus students)
- Total Degree Credits: 180
- Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-to-BSN
- Learning Method: Online
- Total Degree Credits: 90 or 130 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite associate's degree in nursing; an additional 50 credits are required from your diploma/certificate in nursing)
- Time to Complete: Complete your degree in as little as 18 months of full-time study
Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Learning Method: Onsite (Augusta, Maine location)
- Total Degree Credits: 182

^* Some Kaplan University programs are not 100 percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment.

^† Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.

^‡ Kaplan University does not guarantee the transferability of credit from any of these sources. See the University Catalog for our Transfer of Credit policy.

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