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The number of credits needed to graduate from college depends on what degree you want to earn. It typically takes 60 credits to earn an associate degree, 120 to earn a bachelor's and 30-60 to earn a master's. You may be able to transfer previously earned credits to speed up your time to graduation.

Earning your degree online can offer the flexibility to fit your studies around personal and professional commitments. Whether juggling a job, family obligations or other responsibilities, enrolling in an online degree program can empower you to advance your education at a pace that works for you.

If you choose an online degree program that works with your life, you might not need to put your career on hold to earn a degree. In fact, finishing a college degree while you're working could offer its own advantages if you find a flexible program that suits your goals.

Some students may decide to attend a different school after taking a long break from college. Others might realize one school isn't the right fit and opt to move directly to another. Transfer credits serve as a bridge between the progress you've already made and your path to finishing a degree.