If you’re worried that it will simply take too long to earn your bachelor’s degree, you’re in luck! Earning your degree online can help you finish your training more quickly than you might have imagined, especially if you're picturing a traditional four-year on-campus program.

So, what is the fastest way to get my bachelor's degree online?

Often one of the biggest things slowing down your progress is just getting started. There will always be reasons not to take a chance and begin a new chapter, but if you’re serious about continuing your education? Now is the time to take a step in that direction. You can't start any sooner than today!

Starting your program sooner rather than later has other benefits too: That first small step can create momentum, encouraging you to keep going and to stay committed to your new challenge. They say you can’t edit a blank page, and you can’t finish something you haven’t even started.

Plus, if you’re currently spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this could be an opportunity in disguise! Take advantage of the head start you could get by beginning your program while other obligations and responsibilities are in a lull.

We have a tendency to view goals like “finish my bachelor’s degree” as a single step. When it comes to completing your degree, however, you'll actually take many smaller steps to get there. Breaking that big goal up into small ones (and even working toward even smaller milestone achievements like “finish this module” or “complete the term one week early”) can help you feel like you’re still on track—long before it’s time to order a frame for that degree.

It also allows you to feel confident in being able to do more in the time you have available. If you end up with an extra hour when your kids unexpectedly sleep in one morning, you may decide to finish that assignment ahead of schedule. When a meeting gets canceled and you have an unscheduled 30-minute window one afternoon, you can choose to start on the next chapter instead of waiting for your appointed study hour. Those extra bits and pieces can add up to put yourself ahead of schedule for the day, the week, or even the term.

What could be easier than online? Work asynchronously—no need to add an entire year's worth of classroom sessions to your calendar! Skip the commute to campus, the hassle to find parking, the call to a babysitter, and the need to take time off work. Get your lectures, readings, demonstrations, discussion forums, study resources, and instructor help all from the comfort of your own computer!

In addition, many career training schools offer more frequent start times than traditional on-campus universities, so you may not have to wait until September 1 or January 1. You could get started much sooner than you think. So whether you’ve been thinking about a bachelor’s degree for years, have only recently been considering a new career path, or have had a sudden change in career circumstances, take advantage of the time you have available now!

We work with a robust network of dedicated partner schools who offer a variety of career training options for prospective students just like you, so you can find the perfect online bachelor’s degree program today!