Degrees by Level

Whether you're considering a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or something even more advanced, make the most informed decision for you with the help of these degree resources.

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What Is a Bachelor’s Degree? Requirements, Costs, and More

A bachelor’s degree can set you on a path to break into a field you’ve always been interested in, or enhance a career you’re already in. Learning about it is the first step in getting one.

November 23, 2020

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What Is a Bachelor of Arts and What Can You Do With It?

Discover what a Bachelor of Arts degree is and what is involved in completing this type of degree. Learn more about majors, coursework, and where a BA can take you in your career.

June 1, 2022

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Master’s Degree Salary Guide (2024)

Learn about the average salaries associate with master's degrees, plus get a list of the highest paying master's degrees.

February 9, 2023

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What Comes After a Master’s Degree? 8 Paths to Consider

Explore your career options after completing a master’s degree.

November 8, 2024

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What Bachelor's Degree Requires the Least Amount of Math?

Learn more about the different degrees you can earn that require the least amount of math classes possible while completing your studies.

November 8, 2024

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US Colleges That Accept Low GPA from Potential Students

Learn more about the top US colleges that will accept students with low GPAs.

November 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A recent graduate wonders what comes after a master's degree.

What Comes After a Master’s Degree? 8 Paths to Consider

Explore your career options after completing a master’s degree.

November 8, 2024

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[Featured Image] Four college learners smile and cheer after learning about the bachelor’s degrees that require the least amount of math.

What Bachelor's Degree Requires the Least Amount of Math?

Learn more about the different degrees you can earn that require the least amount of math classes possible while completing your studies.

November 8, 2024

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These courses may be eligible for degree credit

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Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, R Programming, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Data Management, General Statistics, Big Data, Communication, Computer Programming, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Leadership and Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Small Data, Statistical Programming, Tableau Software

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Python Programming, Linux, Cloud Computing, Audit, Computer Programming, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Databases, Leadership and Management, Network Architecture, Risk Management, SQL

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Strategy and Operations, Leadership and Management, Communication, Business Communication, Collaboration, Agile Software Development, Software Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Scrum (Software Development), Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, Change Management, Finance, Organizational Development, Product Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Influencing, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Problem Solving, Procurement

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Can I Get Another Bachelor's Degree after Graduating?

Whether you're unsatisfied with your major or have unfulfilled professional goals, you might have many reasons to want a second bachelor's degree. Learn the pros, cons, and alternatives in this guide.

November 6, 2024

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A woman sits at a table with her laptop and researches how fast she can get a bachelor's degree online.

How Fast Can You Get a Bachelor's Degree Online?

Not too long ago, if you wanted a bachelor's degree, you would spend at least four years attending a college or university. Today, you have online options. Explore the factors that determine how fast you can get a bachelor's degree online.

November 4, 2024

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Can You Get a Bachelor's Degree Online?

You can get a bachelor's degree online in numerous majors, including business, education, computer science, marketing, and more. Learn more about the types of degrees and majors available online and how fast you can complete a degree program.

November 4, 2024

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What Undergrad Degree for Med School: 10 Popular Options

Aspiring doctors and health care workers often wonder if there's a perfect subject to study during their undergraduate years. The truth is that you have many options. This guide explores 10 of them.

November 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] College students smiling in their graduation gowns and tossing their caps in the air after choosing the right degree and graduating successfully.

What Is The Easiest Degree to Get?

What is the easiest degree to get? Explore degrees by type and subject, and discover some essential questions to help guide you in choosing the right degree for you.

October 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A student talks with a college counselor about how many credits are needed for an associate degree.

How Many Credits for an Associate Degree?

Learn how to earn an associate degree and what you can do with one.

October 17, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a laptop in a library and researches whether she can get an MBA without a business degree or not.

Can I Get an MBA without a Business Degree?

Learn about the majors that can help you get an MBA, even without a business degree.

October 17, 2024

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[Featured image] Emily Marciniak, a student in Dartmouth's Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering program through Coursera, poses in her Dartmouth t-shirt.

Advancing Her Technical Prowess: Meet Dartmouth MEng Student Emily Marciniak

Emily Marciniak has learned a lot on the job, but she chose Dartmouth’s online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering program to get her to the next level of her data career.

September 10, 2024

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Earning an M.B.A. While Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Meet Illinois Tech Student Janie Butler

Nonprofit educator Janie Butler has been wanting to strengthen her business skills for some time. She’s also long dreamed of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. With Illinois Tech’s online M.B.A., she was able to do both.

August 27, 2024

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[Featured Image] A high school student and her parents are talking to a college counselor about colleges that accept low GPAs.

US Colleges That Accept Low GPA from Potential Students

Learn more about the top US colleges that will accept students with low GPAs.

November 7, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A student sits on the steps on his college campus and uses a laptop to research whether he can get another bachelor's degree after graduating.

Can I Get Another Bachelor's Degree after Graduating?

Whether you're unsatisfied with your major or have unfulfilled professional goals, you might have many reasons to want a second bachelor's degree. Learn the pros, cons, and alternatives in this guide.

November 6, 2024

Article

A woman sits at a table with her laptop and researches how fast she can get a bachelor's degree online.

How Fast Can You Get a Bachelor's Degree Online?

Not too long ago, if you wanted a bachelor's degree, you would spend at least four years attending a college or university. Today, you have online options. Explore the factors that determine how fast you can get a bachelor's degree online.

November 4, 2024

Article

[Featured image] A college student in their graduation smiles about finishing her second bachelor's degree.

Can You Get a Bachelor's Degree Online?

You can get a bachelor's degree online in numerous majors, including business, education, computer science, marketing, and more. Learn more about the types of degrees and majors available online and how fast you can complete a degree program.

November 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two students look at a microscope in a classroom while earning an undergrad degree for med school.

What Undergrad Degree for Med School: 10 Popular Options

Aspiring doctors and health care workers often wonder if there's a perfect subject to study during their undergraduate years. The truth is that you have many options. This guide explores 10 of them.

November 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] College students smiling in their graduation gowns and tossing their caps in the air after choosing the right degree and graduating successfully.

What Is The Easiest Degree to Get?

What is the easiest degree to get? Explore degrees by type and subject, and discover some essential questions to help guide you in choosing the right degree for you.

October 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A student talks with a college counselor about how many credits are needed for an associate degree.

How Many Credits for an Associate Degree?

Learn how to earn an associate degree and what you can do with one.

October 17, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman sits at a laptop in a library and researches whether she can get an MBA without a business degree or not.

Can I Get an MBA without a Business Degree?

Learn about the majors that can help you get an MBA, even without a business degree.

October 17, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Emily Marciniak, a student in Dartmouth's Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering program through Coursera, poses in her Dartmouth t-shirt.

Advancing Her Technical Prowess: Meet Dartmouth MEng Student Emily Marciniak

Emily Marciniak has learned a lot on the job, but she chose Dartmouth’s online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering program to get her to the next level of her data career.

September 10, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Illinois Tech MBA student Janie Butler poses in front of a blue Coursera background.

Earning an M.B.A. While Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Meet Illinois Tech Student Janie Butler

Nonprofit educator Janie Butler has been wanting to strengthen her business skills for some time. She’s also long dreamed of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. With Illinois Tech’s online M.B.A., she was able to do both.

August 27, 2024

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A higher education level is correlated with higher incomes, and furthering your education can also help you discover new passions, grow more independence, and meet new types of people. As you consider your educational path, consider Coursera's collection of articles and resources on:

  • Associate degrees

  • Bachelor's degrees

  • Master's degrees

  • Advanced degrees

Is a degree worth it?

Attaining a degree is an investment, but there are several signs that point to long-term financial benefits if you complete one. Learn more about whether a bachelor's degree is worth it or whether a master's degree is worth it.

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