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New England Tech announces 2-year bachelor’s degree programs
Beginning in fall 2025, students will have the opportunity to spend less in tuition and enter the workforce early through select programs.
The New England Institute of Technology announced Wednesday it will offer two-year bachelor’s degrees in select programs.
Beginning in fall 2025, students will have the opportunity to spend less in tuition and enter the workforce early through programs that traditionally require four years of school. The select programs include business administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, and graphic design, according to a statement from NEIT.
“For over 85 years, NEIT has led the way in providing accelerated degrees that put students into the workforce and earning a salary faster,” said Doug Sherman, senior vice president and provost at NEIT. “With these new programs, we’re doubling down on that mission — offering students an even faster way to earn a high-quality, industry-aligned degree without unnecessary delays.”
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Rather than the typical 120 minimum semester credits required by most accredited universities for bachelor programs, NEIT will reduce that to 90 semester credits — which is equivalent to the college’s 125-130 quarter credits, according to the statement.
Other higher education bodies are also implementing fast-track degrees. Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island announced last year it will offer three-year bachelor’s degrees for computer science, criminal justice, graphic design, and hospitality management. At Brown University, students can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years.
NEIT also already offers three-year bachelor’s degree programs and 18-month associate degrees. Additionally, the Rhode Island school announced a 47% reduction in tuition cost across its skilled trade programs, according to the statement.
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