Earn graduate credits before you graduate
Are you looking to get a jump start on your BAC graduate degree? The 4+1 Pathway offers qualified rising seniors at BAC to start taking graduate classes during their senior year. This allows students to graduate from BAC with a bachelor’s and a graduate degree in less than five years.
Save money as well as time
Students pursuing a 4+1 Pathway pay the standard undergraduate tuition rate for any graduate courses taken during their senior year, delivering meaningful savings compared to graduate tuition rates.
- Save on graduate tuition by beginning your Master’s degree during your undergraduate studies.
- Make yourself even better prepared for your career when you graduate with a Master’s degree in five years.
- Differentiate yourself sooner in a competitive market.
- Student-athletes may utilize remaining NCAA eligibility while simultaneously pursuing a graduate degree.
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$76k
Average Salary With A Master’s Degree
How It Works
To be eligible, you must be a full-time rising senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. For more information, talk to your academic advisor.
Students pursuing a 4+1 Pathway may take up to four graduate courses during their senior year; one in each eight-week session. If students are registered for no more than 18 credits per semester, there is no extra tuition charge.
- Get approval from your academic advisor.
- Apply directly to your graduate program of interest.
We currently offer 4+1 Pathways in the following programs:
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