Fastest Universities in 2025 Ranked! (6 Month Bachelor's Degrees)

[@ItsJustPreVR]

UMPI beats all, its a state school. that beats anything & everything. 90% of students finish in 8weeks & its non proctored lol.

[@nigeltang8738]

Are you serious? It’s not proctored? And yes I agree with you about the state school part. I was looking at their MAOL program. Is the MAOL is no proctored also?

[@feliciafriend3954]

⁠@@nigeltang8738No the MAOL is not proctored, its writing and projects from my understanding.

[@nigeltang8738]

@@feliciafriend3954 thanks sis. Appreciate you. I’m definitely going to look into UMPI’s MAOL program after this last semester of mines (graduating with my MSW).

[@feliciafriend3954]

@ Congratulations!

[@AUDACITY4Uphotographer]

@@nigeltang8738 it’s also not proctored. Later this year or early 2026 they are adding a master of science in business with at least five specializations to choose from.

[@celesteamadorr]

you should do a video on post-bacc programs. I love your videos btw 😅 great content

[@midnite1235]

Really educational and comprehensive video!!!! Awesome Ryan!

[@Michaelcohen4483]

Just a side note. You can claim to live in Texas by getting a P.O. Box from a private P.O. Box service that gives you a physical address and a P.O. Box number. Most places that officer this service also offer mail forwarding. So when your mail goes to the Texas P.O. Box the company then forwards the mail to your actual address out of state.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Cool hack. It may work at some schools, but most are going to want your state ID. But worth a try!

[@DarrenTandy]

Great content, my friend! Thank you for hoping Jayhawk Flex into existence.. A CBE master’s from Kansas would look really good paired with my WGU degree.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Absolutely!

[@777delightful]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate the information it always helps

[@irenenakato5615]

Great Video. Thanks Ryan.

[@tobymillerFPA]

UW flex student here. not for everyone, but good if you want to learn and not just get a piece of paper. requires a very self learner mentality and extensive planning. I would be interested in seeing how it stacks to Umass my paths program. Edit: first and only AACSB-accredited business school that's also Competency based. only 5% of business schools worldwide have this accreditation same as ivy league.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Very cool! It's a great school.

[@geddon436]

Have you tried any other online schools?

[@tobymillerFPA]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 first and only AACSB-accredited business school that's also Competency based. only 5% of business schools worldwide have this accreditation same as ivy league.

[@tobymillerFPA]

@@geddon436 I came from FSCJ which is not Compency based. also did some Georgia ecore courses. Both are ok but i really wanted to master statistics and analytical skills and i felt underwhelmed at times at FSCJ. some courses were good like calculus and accounting. others were deficient.

[@tobymillerFPA]

@@geddon436 FSCJ took all my saylor and ACE credits. UW flex did not.

[@AUDACITY4Uphotographer]

Isn’t UMPI a part of the University of Maine System?

[@momoftwobunnies]

Yes it's a state school!!!

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

It is part of the "system". It's kinda like a sister school. U of Maine has a completely separate online program. They also have separate sports teams.

[@gavinliddle3046]

UMPI you can graduate in the 8 week term... You need to make sure you can transfer credits to be able and be willing to dedicate many hours a day to studying but for price and time frame, it may be the best option. Reddit has people openly advising others on how to do it

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Yep, totally. If you're cool with a Liberal Studies major that's made up of a ton of Sophia.org courses... this can work. But the 8 weeks doesn't account for all of the outside credits you have to earn. Not a huge fan of Liberal Studies, or Sophia but for a lot of people.. this would totally be enough.

[@gavinliddle3046]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 I am looking at the Healthcare Administration and definitely struggling to work out how to hack it. Looks so good too but I would only be able to afford two terms max.

[@anichols752]

You can totally get their BBA in MIS and Project Management still in 8 weeks. It doesn't have to be BLS

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@anichols752 Yep, you're right. There are a couple of options outside of Liberal Studies. For those reading.. take note that 8 weeks wouldn't be the total degree time. This is in reference to time enrolled in the school after transferring in the bulk of your degree from 3rd party credits. For these non-liberal studies majors you'll earn about 40 to 50 gen-ed credits, then about 35 to 40 credits that relate to your field of study. They have to match up with the courses required for the program. Then they'll allot you some flexibility for some electives. A lot of this can be done through 3rd party credits, then "wrapped up" at the school itself in as little as 8 weeks. For those reading, just make sure this type of strategy isn't going to negatively affect you later. For example, if the Grad program you're shooting for doesn't like Sophia credits... don't use Sophia for your undergrad credits. If you map things out properly, it can absolutely work.

[@geddon436]

I'm considering SNHU and TESU because they have the widest variety of degree options, but, the cost of those schools is holding me back from commiting.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I'd start with deciding which major you want... then find the best option for that specific major. Even if a school doesn't offer as much variety, they may offer the major you're looking for.

[@islandgirl6702]

Is WGU full online program ? Do you need to have a previous Bachelor’s degree ?

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Yep, 100% online. Just a high school diploma or GED is needed.

[@edwardhaynes8857]

Excelsior University actually requires two courses, Cornerstone and Capstone, at 3.0 credits each, as well as a course in ethics with 2.0 credits and information literacy at 1.0 credits.

[@ussoccerfc4064]

Thank you. Have you attended there?

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Yep, you're right. Usually schools have a capstone, or cornerstone... Which normally represents the same thing. But they turned it into 2 separate things.

[@ussoccerfc4064]

@ would you recommend TESU or Excelsior for my case? Thank you

[@edwardhaynes8857]

@@ussoccerfc4064 I believe that TESU is a higher-quality school and os a public institution rather than a private university like Excelsior. However, be aware that TESU has no free drop period for classes and they will charge you tutition.

[@carogibson7109]

In countries like India and the UK, students often start college at 16, complete an MS by 21, and earn a PhD in just two years-an expedited system designed to streamline education. It makes sense for overpopulated countries like India to prioritize such efficiency. Meanwhile, in the USA, students struggle to secure the four letters of recommendation required for advanced degrees, all while being scrutinized and treated as low-caste workers in their own education system. And then when these international expediated higher degree holders but lowered skill sets, they become the BOSSES of the USA over skilled workers. Ask us about what our bosses do all day? We don't know because they are never at work from 1990s onward.

[@CSMtnBabe]

What about University of the Cumberlands ?

[@CSMtnBabe]

Also, I read on Wikipedia that South University's accreditation is in jeopardy. They have a checkered past legally according to multiple online sources/past lawsuits/settlements. Seems like too many red flags.

[@ArtInTheWild24]

Hi is there somewhere I can email or chat with you on more info about some of these topics and your expertise on competency based education? I’m in a career right now where I’m sort of stuck, and the one thing on my side is seniority and the years I have served with the company. If I am able to acquire a degree it would give me a huge advantage with my company. I lack the college part and degree but I have all the experiences and years served with the company and my own businesses, which they like. I just need the paper to back up my credibility and they would feel a lot better and could actually promote me into the next level of this company. Any advice and if you’d be able to chat somewhere would be amwesome. Thanks and appreciate your videos!

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

There are 3 types of people in the workforce... People with degrees. People with experience... and People with BOTH. Let's see if we can get you to the "BOTH" category. Shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and I'll see if I can help.

[@ArtInTheWild24]

@ awesome! Thanks for getting back with me!

[@ArtInTheWild24]

@ sent you an email My friend

[@anthonyharvin7229]

Thoughts on UMGC??

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

They do accept outside credits which can save time. But their courses aren't 100% self paced within the school. They have traditional assignments, due dates, etc.

[@businessvisionary9192]

Hi Ryan, i need you to review on Penn Fosters ? Please

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Penn Foster is fantastic for accelerating high school. Their University is not Regionally Accredited.

[@businessvisionary9192]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 Good to know Ryan. Thank You .Are they respectable degrees if not regional accredited?

[@itsurguy7756]

What is the best comp based school fast track for AI Deep learning masters and or Dr degree?

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

I don't know of any hackable "AI" majors, but most tech degrees are starting to get into AI and can get you AI jobs. WGU has the best tech degrees in my opinion.

[@itsurguy7756]

@ thank you Ryan, I checked WGU and they only have masters in data analytics that is comparatively close to data science. I guess that could work. But I was looking more into deep learning. I am also interested in quantum computing. I think quantum computing is the jewel of the future. The idea of manipulating photons is clearly out of this world. Please let me know what you think or what you find. I really appreciate all of your content.

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@itsurguy7756 That's amazing! I don't know of a program that's fully self paced that matches what you're saying... But you can always hack a core tech Bachelor's degree... then go get your Master's in something niche, but do that the traditional way. You'd still be saving yourself a lot of time.

[@itsurguy7756]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 okay thank you.

[@momoftwobunnies]

UMPI = University of Maine! Its very well known. Presque Isle is just the campus!

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Kind of. It's kinda like a sister school. U of Maine has a completely separate online program. They also have separate sports teams.

[@ericstewart517]

​@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 In fairness, every State Uni has branches University of California has Berkeley LA Davis Irvine San Diego Santa Barbara Riverside Santa Cruz Merced University of Texas has 13 University of Michigan/Wisconsin/Maryland/Alabama.....all state universities have a flagship + branch campuses this isn't odd or a big deal. But of course the University of Alabama @ Birmingham aka UAB has there own sports teams.....not understanding why you're making that distinction. ...if you graduate from any branch it's still the University of Fill-in-the-blank system

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

@@ericstewart517 Yes, you're absolutely right. Lots of Universities have other schools under their umbrella.

[@stilliraise9201]

Algorithm. Homeless. I wanna become nurse

[@ussoccerfc4064]

Hi, I have 90 Business management credits from a 4 year accredited university & looking for the fastest & easiest path to a bachelor’s degree. What would you suggest? Thank you

[@nigeltang8738]

WGU would be your best path

[@feliciafriend3954]

Consider UMPI, he mentioned their Liberal Studies degrees but they also have business degrees.

[@carey7059]

If finished 20 or so pre reqs for nursing but decided its not great and want to change quickly

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Depends on the exact credits you have. There are several options that may work. UMPI would be my first bet if you have 90 credits already. Then finish with one of their "Your Pace" programs.

[@ussoccerfc4064]

@@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671 I had applied & got accepted. but their evaluation of my transcripts & the classes i have to take is a little confusing. Would you be able to help me? Thank you

[@sammy6484]

For umass global, it’s still pending USA 🇺🇸 department of education approvals

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

Can you share some links here? They're 100% Regionally Accredited which normally would mean that they've met all education standards for that.

[@Dalmenco]

University of Maryland Global

[@9monthcollegegrad-ryansway671]

They do accept outside credits. But their courses aren't 100% self paced within the school. They have traditional assignments, due dates, etc.

[@TheRealKaay]

WGU IS WAY BETTER

[@LauraPecina]

Are you currently attending or already got your degree from WGU?

[@TheRealKaay]

@ yes i am attending

[@markiabell8424]

Are the classes easy and how’s the proctored exams going? I ask because I don’t think I’m a great test taker