Summary
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Ryan introduces the concept of earning a bachelor's degree in months rather than years through competency-based online programs, emphasizing that these schools allow students to prove mastery of material to earn credit quickly.
Discusses Purdue's 'Excel Track' programs. Due to a recent policy change capping credits per term, they have moved down in rankings to a 'C' grade, as students can no longer accelerate as rapidly as they previously could.
A high-ranking choice (grade B) for its inexpensive self-paced 'MyPath' programs, which are particularly effective for business and technology degrees.
Graded 'F' for its misleading marketing regarding 'competency-based' programs that are actually restricted by rigid timelines and lack true self-paced acceleration.
Ranked as the top choice for accelerated degrees due to its flat-rate tuition, high reputation, and ethical self-paced structure that requires proctored exams, preventing AI-driven cheating.
A strong 'B' grade option known for liberal studies programs and high flexibility, though recent policy changes have limited the acceptance of external transfer credits.
Covers SNHU, University of Wisconsin's flexible options, Capella University, Walden, and East Texas A&M. These are evaluated based on their niche programs, residency-based pricing, and degree type variety.
Ryan provides final thoughts on his rankings and offers additional resources for students looking to optimize their degree-earning process, including his 'Degree Hacking Academy' program.