Start Your Career Sooner with a Degree from ECPI University!

When you think about college, many things come to mind. Do doubt, you’ll want to know how long it will take.  If dedicating four years of your life to a school is not something you can see yourself doing, there's good news. There is a quicker way.

Through ECPI University's accelerated schedule, you can earn your degree faster and begin working while your peers at traditional schools are still sitting in class. More to the point, how does 2.5 years sound? Yep, you can do just that by going to school year-round at ECPI University. Here's how it works:

ECPI University Does Things a Little Faster

You might be wondering; how can ECPI University cram all of that learning into such a short period? The answer is that our school runs 50 weeks out of the year with a week off for the winter holidays and one during the summer. Instead of semesters, there are terms. Instead of being in a class for four months at a time, each term at ECPI lasts five weeks. Taking two classes at a time, you can move through your degree program much faster than at a traditional college.

If the schedule sounds fast-paced, you're absolutely right. ECPI University students jump right in on the very first day and don't take a week to wind down. Each class period, you can learn something new and exciting to help you towards your future. If this sounds like quite the challenge, you're also right. But there are faculty, staff, and even fellow students who are with you every step of the way to help you succeed.

What are the Benefits to Graduating Early?

The first benefit is obvious; you spend less time in school and more time in your chosen field. But let's take a look at some numbers. Let's say you are interested in becoming a software developer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for this job is $100,080. If you are working for 2.5 years before your peers at a traditional college, you have the opportunity to make $250,200 while they're still in school. Coming out of school, however, you may not start at median pay. Even if you were in the bottom 10 percent – $58,300 – you could still earn $145,750.

No matter what profession you're interested in, being able to work for 2.5 years before someone else gives you the opportunity to make more money and eat less ramen. What’s more, plenty of students don't like the idea of wasting time on their education. When you have your goals in focus and know what you want to do with your career, you don't want to wait for the next semester to start.

Also, let's consider how long it actually takes the average student to graduate from a four-year college. The answer is not four years. A study done by Complete College America, Four-Year Myth, highlights how students are graduating much slower than expected, with many taking six years to earn their undergraduate degree. This slow down not only costs the prospective graduate time, it also costs them money in tuition, books, and other school-related fees.

Who is Suited to this Kind of Accelerated Program?

You might be wondering if you're right for an accelerated program. Let's take a look at what’s needed:

• Clear career goals
• Dedication
• Self-motivation
• Ability to manage time well
• Knowing when to ask for help
• Passion

Does this sound like you? If so, you might be right for ECPI University's accelerated degree programs. If you didn't check every box, don't worry. As much as you can learn about your chosen career field, you can also learn how to be a good student. If you have the desire to learn and the ability to do so, you can find yourself succeeding in college.

Whether your interests lie in technology, criminal justice, business, health science, culinary arts, or nursing, ECPI University offers a program that could suit your needs. For more information about ECPI University and our exciting degree programs, connect with a friendly admissions counselor today.

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