Why Spend Years When You Can Graduate In Weeks?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 20, 2026, 23:15 IST | Updated: Apr 20, 2026, 23:15 IST
Why spend four years in college when you could finish in weeks? A new report says U.S. schools are experimenting with ultra-fast online degrees to cut costs and get students into jobs quicker. The trend is booming as learners look to dodge debt and enter the workforce fast. But educators are sounding the alarm: Can a degree earned in weeks carry the same weight? The debate over speed vs quality in higher ed is heating up.
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