{"id":7584,"date":"2020-07-30T08:28:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T12:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/?post_type=news&#038;p=7584"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:46:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T19:46:08","slug":"how-to-get-a-second-bachelors-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/how-to-get-a-second-bachelors-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Second Bachelor\u2019s Degree: How and Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"f862c97100d898773dd915a3810aee54\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px;\">\n\n<\/div>\n\r\n<p>Why does one consider an additional bachelor\u2019s degree instead of opting for a master\u2019s in their field? Well, there are a few reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can be someone who wishes to obtain and hone new skills and broaden your knowledge of different or correlating fields. Other motivators could be a promotion, adding diversity to your resume, or you want to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/how-to-change-careers-tips-degrees-careers\/\">career change<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find out whether you can get a second undergraduate degree, how to get it, whether you should change institutions, and if it is worth it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"can-you-get-a-second-bachelors-degree\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Get a Second Bachelor&#8217;s Degree?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/can-you-use-the-same-credits-for-different-degrees-1024x683.jpg\" ><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cutting to the chase, yes, you can earn a second degree. Whether you\u2019ve finished the first degree or are still finishing a degree,\u00a0 you can still simultaneously apply for a second bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before going down the undergraduate road again, you should consider whether a second bachelor&#8217;s degree or a master degree can benefit you more. Ultimately, second bachelor\u2019s degrees have an advantage if a career change or a promotion requires knowledge and expertise in a different field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-a-second-bachelors-degree\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get a Second Bachelor&#8217;s Degree?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/is-it-worth-trying-to-get-a-second-bachelors-1024x683.jpg\" ><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to get a second degree at the same university, you will be familiar with the application process. Comparatively, if you\u2019re thinking of obtaining the degree somewhere else, you should first research and choose a university that offers the right field of study based on your career plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Make sure to look at whether the institution you are applying to has a specific application for second bachelor\u2019s degree students, or if it&#8217;s is the same for all students. The next step would be to look into the admission requirements and financial aid possibilities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"admissions-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admissions requirements<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Admission prerequisites vary from university to university, and usually, there are no hard-set rules for second bachelor degree students. Typical admissions requirements can include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\u00a0A first bachelor\u2019s degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution.<\/li>\r\n<li>Good standing at the last college you attended.<\/li>\r\n<li>\u00a0A GPA above a certain threshold.<\/li>\r\n<li>Transcripts and proof of your previous degree, and\/or an admissions essay.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"financial-aid-and-scholarships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial aid and scholarships<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before pursuing a second bachelor\u2019s degree, you should check the tuition costs. As you already have obtained a degree, many loans, grants, and scholarships are only available to first bachelor\u2019s degree students. Other financial aid options include Federal Student Loans, Federal Grants, or private scholarships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"should-you-choose-a-different-school\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Choose a Different School?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/getting-a-second-bachelor-degree-from-a-different-school-1024x576.jpg\" ><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Students do not always choose to continue their second degree at the same institution they got their first degree. Getting a second bachelor\u2019s degree from a different school may be a better alternative for some students. The other institution may offer the program they want to pursue, lower tuition rates, or simply a change of scenery.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"can-you-use-the-same-credits-for-different-degrees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you use the same credits for different degrees?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a lot of factors that play a role when it comes to transferring credits. For instance, your old course credits need to fit with the new degree\u2019s structure, especially if you\u2019re pursuing a second degree in a different institution. No two colleges have interchangeable degree requirements, that\u2019s why the transfer process rarely results in a perfect fit.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your GPA also plays a role in which credits you may transfer. Only old courses that carry a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better may transfer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"is-it-worth-trying-to-get-a-second-bachelors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It Worth Trying to Get a Second Bachelors?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure><img  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/can-you-get-a-second-bachelors-degree.jpg\" ><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ultimately, if you realize that the career path your bachelor&#8217;s degree offers will not satisfy you, and a master won\u2019t make any difference, getting a second bachelor\u2019s degree can be the best option. For example, if you have an English degree, you may be interested in pursuing an <a href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/program\/ba-in-business-administration\/\">additional business degree<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bau.edu\/program\/bs-in-information-technology\/\">IT degree<\/a> where there are more lucrative career options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Also, the tuition fees for bachelor-level courses are relatively low compared to that of master-level courses. Thus, you could save a significant amount of money when opting for a second bachelor\u2019s degree rather than going for a master\u2019s degree that would not make much of a difference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A bachelor\u2019s degree, however, takes about four years as opposed to a two-year master\u2019s degree. Therefore, assess your situation honestly, think about your long term plans, and determine whether a second degree is worth it. In the end, your dedication could be rewarded with a new fulfilling career, a promotion, or a salary increase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why does one consider an additional bachelor\u2019s degree instead of opting for a master\u2019s in their field? 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